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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Classical Era=== | ===Classical Era=== | ||
In Ancient [[Greece]], the myth of the chariot racer [[Pelops]] became the origin of the [[Olympic Games]], where competitors participated in many types of races as running or | In Ancient [[Greece]], the myth of the [[chariot]] racer [[Pelops]] became the origin of the [[Olympic Games]], where competitors participated in many types of races as running or [[horse]]racing at the [[Sanctuary of Olympia]]. Even if at the beginning women weren't allowed to participate, the victory of the [[Sparta]]n princess Cynisca in 396 BCE permitted other women to participate at chariot competition. Women also competed in footraces during the [[Heraia]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]''</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Elis|Elis: Temple of Hera]]</ref> | ||
Throughout Greece, many cities possessed a [[stadium]], a [[dromos]], or a [[hippodrome]] to train their athletes.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | |||
In [[Egypt]] during the end of the [[Ptolemaic Kingdom]], chariot racing was a popular | In [[Egypt]] during the end of the [[Ptolemaic Kingdom]], chariot racing was a popular event in [[Alexandria]]'s [[Lageion Hippodrome|hippodrome]]. By 48 BCE, the [[Veneta Blue]] and the [[Prasina Green]] competed to become the best chariot racing team. The [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] joined the Prasina Green after he quarreled with his old friend [[Claridas]], a member of the Veneta Blue.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Old Times]]</ref> Due to his winning streak, Bayek became a famous chariot racer.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Aya: Blade of the Goddess]]</ref> | ||
In [[Roman Empire]], chariot racing was also a popular activity. In [[Rome]], the [[Circus Maximus]] could hold 250,000 people, which was roughly one quarter of the city's population.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Database: Circo Massimo]]</ref> In [[Constantinople]], the classical Greek [[Hippodrome of Constantinople| | In [[Roman Empire]], chariot racing was also a popular activity. In [[Rome]], the [[Circus Maximus]] could hold 250,000 people, which was roughly one quarter of the city's population.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]'' – [[Database: Circo Massimo]]</ref> In [[Constantinople]], the classical Greek [[Hippodrome of Constantinople|hippodrome]] was enlarged and improved by [[Constantine I]] and remained in use for nearly 800 years.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Database: Hippodrome]]</ref> | ||
===Crusades=== | ===Crusades=== | ||
During the [[Third Crusade]], the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins|Levantine Assassin]] [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] was tasked by his [[ | During the [[Third Crusade]], the [[Levantine Brotherhood of Assassins|Levantine Assassin]] [[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] was tasked by his [[informer]]s to accomplish races in exchange of information about his [[Hunt for the Nine|targets]]. During some of them, he needed to collect [[flag]]s or only reach his informants before they left the city.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed]]''</ref> | ||
===Italian Renaissance=== | ===Italian Renaissance=== | ||
During the 15th and 16th centuries, the [[Thief|Thieves' guils]] from [[Italy|Italian city-states]] organized races in [[Florence]], [[Venice]], [[Forlì]], [[San Gimignano]] and Rome to test the speed of the competitors. The [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian]] [[Master Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] participated in numerous races, becoming a legend and a role model among the thieves for his speed and agility.<ref>'' | During the 15th and 16th centuries, the [[Thief|Thieves' guils]] from [[Italy|Italian city-states]] organized races in [[Florence]], [[Venice]], [[Forlì]], [[San Gimignano]] and Rome to test the speed of the competitors. The [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian]] [[Master Assassin]] [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]] participated in numerous races, becoming a legend and a role model among the thieves for his speed and agility.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood'' – [[For the Fans]]</ref> | ||
During the [[Carnevale]] of Venice, a competition of four games was organized | During the [[Carnevale]] of Venice, a competition of four games was organized for the [[Golden Mask]], which provided entry to the Doge's personal ball. One of the games was a speed race<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[And They're Off]]</ref> while another was a capture the flag race.><ref>''Assassin's Creed II'' – [[CTF]]</ref> | ||
===Victorian London=== | ===Victorian London=== | ||
By 1868, the | By 1868, the bookie [[Robert Topping]] organized illegal street racing events, principally carriage racing, in [[London]]. The twin [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassins]] [[Evie Frye|Evie]] and [[Jacob Frye]] regularly participated in his racing competitions, becoming the champions of London.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref> | ||
===Modern Times=== | ===Modern Times=== | ||
During his time in the [[Animus]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Desmond Miles]] trained himself in simulations to develop his skills through the [[Bleeding Effect]].<ref>'' | During his time in the [[Animus]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Desmond Miles]] trained himself in simulations to develop his skills through the [[Bleeding Effect]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood''</ref> | ||
==Apperance== | ==Apperance== | ||
Revision as of 11:33, 29 May 2020
Racing is a competition of speed, against an objective criterion, usually a clock or to a specific point. The competitors in a race try to complete a given task in the shortest amount of time. Typically this involves traversing some distance, but it can be any other task involving speed to reach a specific goal.
Through time, many cultures used racing as a way of training, entertainment or sports competitions.
History
Classical Era
In Ancient Greece, the myth of the chariot racer Pelops became the origin of the Olympic Games, where competitors participated in many types of races as running or horseracing at the Sanctuary of Olympia. Even if at the beginning women weren't allowed to participate, the victory of the Spartan princess Cynisca in 396 BCE permitted other women to participate at chariot competition. Women also competed in footraces during the Heraia.[1][2]
Throughout Greece, many cities possessed a stadium, a dromos, or a hippodrome to train their athletes.[3]
In Egypt during the end of the Ptolemaic Kingdom, chariot racing was a popular event in Alexandria's hippodrome. By 48 BCE, the Veneta Blue and the Prasina Green competed to become the best chariot racing team. The Medjay Bayek of Siwa joined the Prasina Green after he quarreled with his old friend Claridas, a member of the Veneta Blue.[4] Due to his winning streak, Bayek became a famous chariot racer.[5]
In Roman Empire, chariot racing was also a popular activity. In Rome, the Circus Maximus could hold 250,000 people, which was roughly one quarter of the city's population.[6] In Constantinople, the classical Greek hippodrome was enlarged and improved by Constantine I and remained in use for nearly 800 years.[7]
Crusades
During the Third Crusade, the Levantine Assassin Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad was tasked by his informers to accomplish races in exchange of information about his targets. During some of them, he needed to collect flags or only reach his informants before they left the city.[8]
Italian Renaissance
During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Thieves' guils from Italian city-states organized races in Florence, Venice, Forlì, San Gimignano and Rome to test the speed of the competitors. The Italian Master Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze participated in numerous races, becoming a legend and a role model among the thieves for his speed and agility.[9]
During the Carnevale of Venice, a competition of four games was organized for the Golden Mask, which provided entry to the Doge's personal ball. One of the games was a speed race[10] while another was a capture the flag race.>[11]
Victorian London
By 1868, the bookie Robert Topping organized illegal street racing events, principally carriage racing, in London. The twin British Assassins Evie and Jacob Frye regularly participated in his racing competitions, becoming the champions of London.[12]
Modern Times
During his time in the Animus, the Assassin Desmond Miles trained himself in simulations to develop his skills through the Bleeding Effect.[13]
Apperance
- Assassin's Creed
- Assassin's Creed II
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Elis: Temple of Hera
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Old Times
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Aya: Blade of the Goddess
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – Database: Circo Massimo
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Database: Hippodrome
- ↑ Assassin's Creed
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood – For the Fans
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – And They're Off
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – CTF
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood