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'''Sheep''' is a term used of the various species of four-legged mammals of the genus ''{{Wiki|Ovis}}''. As a main source of wool, domesticated sheep have been part of [[human]] history from early on. | '''Sheep''' is a term used of the various species of four-legged mammals of the genus ''{{Wiki|Ovis}}''. As a main source of wool, domesticated sheep have been part of [[human]] history from early on. | ||
==Mythology== | ==Mythology== | ||
[[File:Jason.png|thumb|150px|Jason retrieving the Golden Fleece]] | [[File:Jason.png|thumb|150px|Jason retrieving the Golden Fleece]] | ||
In [[Greek mythology]], the [[Shroud of Eden|Golden Fleece]] was the coat of a ram, hung from a tree whence the hero [[Jason]] and his [[Argonauts]] retrieved it. | In [[Greek mythology]], the [[Shroud of Eden|Golden Fleece]] was the coat of a ram, hung from a tree whence the hero [[Jason]] and his [[Argonauts]] retrieved it.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Glyphs#7|Glyph 7: "Keep On Seeking, And You Will Find"]]</ref> | ||
<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' – [[Glyphs#7|Glyph 7: "Keep On Seeking, And You Will Find"]]</ref> | |||
==History== | |||
===5th century BCE=== | ===5th century BCE=== | ||
Sheep were a common sight in [[Greece]] before and during the [[Peloponnesian War]]. This was especially true in the capital city of [[Arkadia]], [[Tegea]], wherein sheep wandered on the streets as they willed, along with other animals. Their [[Trade Goods|hooves]] were valued at 6 [[drachma]]e apiece.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | Sheep were a common sight in [[Greece]] before and during the [[Peloponnesian War]]. This was especially true in the capital city of [[Arkadia]], [[Tegea]], wherein sheep wandered on the streets as they willed, along with other animals. Their [[Trade Goods|hooves]] were valued at 6 [[drachma]]e apiece.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
===1st century BCE=== | ===1st century BCE=== | ||
Sheep were also prominent in [[Ptolemaic Kingdom|Ptolemaic]] [[Egypt]] of 1st century BCE. | Sheep were also prominent in [[Ptolemaic Kingdom|Ptolemaic]] [[Egypt]] of 1st century BCE.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | ||
<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | |||
===9th century=== | |||
During the 9th century, the [[England|English]] landscape featured many meadows used for livestock, including sheep. Bred for their meat and wool, sheep were often found near rural villages or at lonely farms.<ref name="ACV">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref> | |||
==Cultural significance== | ==Cultural significance== | ||
Revision as of 10:44, 12 April 2021
Sheep is a term used of the various species of four-legged mammals of the genus Ovis. As a main source of wool, domesticated sheep have been part of human history from early on.
Mythology
In Greek mythology, the Golden Fleece was the coat of a ram, hung from a tree whence the hero Jason and his Argonauts retrieved it.[1]
History
5th century BCE
Sheep were a common sight in Greece before and during the Peloponnesian War. This was especially true in the capital city of Arkadia, Tegea, wherein sheep wandered on the streets as they willed, along with other animals. Their hooves were valued at 6 drachmae apiece.[2]
1st century BCE
Sheep were also prominent in Ptolemaic Egypt of 1st century BCE.[3]
9th century
During the 9th century, the English landscape featured many meadows used for livestock, including sheep. Bred for their meat and wool, sheep were often found near rural villages or at lonely farms.[4]
Cultural significance
Terms related to sheep have been used in metaphorical manner. 'Lamb' is used as a term of endearment, for example by the Spartan Myrrine about her daughter, the misthios Kassandra.[5] 'Sheep' itself is used to denote a timid or cowardly person.[6]
Gallery
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A sheep and a pig resting on a busy street in Tegea
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Glyph 7: "Keep On Seeking, And You Will Find"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – A Mother's Prayers
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Writing's on the Wall