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Snakes featured heavily in the Greek myths, and some signs of the myths still remained in the landscape during the 5th century BCE. The clearest of these were the ruins of the [[Snake Temple]] within the [[Valley of the Snake]] in [[Phokis]]. Named after the skeleton of a gigantic snake wrapped around the stonework, it was believed to have been the [[Python]] of legends.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Phokis|Phokis: Snake Temple]]</ref>
Snakes featured heavily in the Greek myths, and some signs of the myths still remained in the landscape during the 5th century BCE. The clearest of these were the ruins of the [[Snake Temple]] within the [[Valley of the Snake]] in [[Phokis]]. Named after the skeleton of a gigantic snake wrapped around the stonework, it was believed to have been the [[Python]] of legends.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Phokis|Phokis: Snake Temple]]</ref>


During the [[Peloponnesian War]], many snakes inhabited various tombs and ruins all around [[Greece]]. Snakes were also a vital part of the practices at the [[Sanctuary of Asklepios]], where they were kept in the sanctuary's ''[[tholos]]'' and used to heal the sick.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Discovery Tour#Argolis|Argolis]] / Discovery Sites: The Tholos and the Sacred Snakes</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Enough is Enough]]</ref> They were so important in the proceedings that the Greek god of healing, [[Asklepios]], was usually depicted with a snake-wrapped {{Wiki|Rod of Asclepius|staff}}.<ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> His daughter, [[Hygieia]], was also said to able to repel harmful snakes, and aid with recovery from their poison.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], many snakes inhabited various tombs and ruins all around [[Greece]]. Their poisonous [[Trade Goods|fangs]] were valued at 9 [[drachma]]e apiece.<ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref>


The soil from the island of [[Lemnos]] was also believed to cure snake bites in 5th century BCE Greece.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Lemnos|Lemnos: Myrina]]</ref>
Snakes were also a vital part of the practices at the [[Sanctuary of Asklepios]], where they were kept in the sanctuary's ''[[tholos]]'' and used to heal the sick.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Discovery Tour#Argolis|Argolis]] / Discovery Sites: The Tholos and the Sacred Snakes</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Enough is Enough]]</ref> They were so important in the proceedings that the Greek god of healing, [[Asklepios]], was usually depicted with a snake-wrapped {{Wiki|Rod of Asclepius|staff}}.<ref name="ACOd" /> His daughter, [[Hygieia]], was also said to able to repel harmful snakes, and aid with recovery from their poison.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref>


Snakes were also connected with the mythological [[Medusa]] and the [[Writhing Dread]]: the hair of said creatures was said to have taken the form of living snakes.<ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref>
The soil from the island of [[Lemnos]] was also believed to cure snake bites in 5th century BCE Greece.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Lemnos|Lemnos: Myrina]]</ref>
 
Snakes were also connected with the mythological [[Medusa]] and the [[Writhing Dread]]: the hair of said creatures was said to have taken the form of living snakes.<ref name="ACOd" />


===1st century BCE===
===1st century BCE===

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A cobra in Ptolemaic Egypt

Snakes are elongated, legless, carnivorous reptiles found almost worldwide. A few species are venomous, and colloquially, the word "snake" has become synonymous with slyness or deception.

History

Biblical

Moses used a Staff of Eden to create an illusion of it changing into a snake.[1]

6th century BCE

Hermes Trismegistus also held a Staff that was decorated with two intertwined snakes. When he was encountered by Pythagoras and his pupil, Kyros of Zarax, Hermes plunged the staff into the ground and the snakes appeared to speak, informing Pythagoras that he was to be the next possessor of the Staff.[2]

5th century BCE

Snakes featured heavily in the Greek myths, and some signs of the myths still remained in the landscape during the 5th century BCE. The clearest of these were the ruins of the Snake Temple within the Valley of the Snake in Phokis. Named after the skeleton of a gigantic snake wrapped around the stonework, it was believed to have been the Python of legends.[3]

During the Peloponnesian War, many snakes inhabited various tombs and ruins all around Greece. Their poisonous fangs were valued at 9 drachmae apiece.[4]

Snakes were also a vital part of the practices at the Sanctuary of Asklepios, where they were kept in the sanctuary's tholos and used to heal the sick.[5][6] They were so important in the proceedings that the Greek god of healing, Asklepios, was usually depicted with a snake-wrapped staff.[4] His daughter, Hygieia, was also said to able to repel harmful snakes, and aid with recovery from their poison.[7]

The soil from the island of Lemnos was also believed to cure snake bites in 5th century BCE Greece.[8]

Snakes were also connected with the mythological Medusa and the Writhing Dread: the hair of said creatures was said to have taken the form of living snakes.[4]

1st century BCE

In order to take out the Templar-influenced pharaoh, Cleopatra, the Egyptian Assassin Amunet used a venomous asp to kill her, according to the legend.[9]

The Egyptians themselves worshipped the snake-goddess Wadjet.[7]

18th century

During the 18th century, particularly the Seven Years' War, French and Indian War, and the American Revolution, many banners were posted all over Boston, New York and River Valley, depicting a snake, and the writing "Join, or Die" by Benjamin Franklin.[10]

Gallery

  • A cobra in an Egyptian residence in the 1st century BCE
    A cobra in an Egyptian residence in the 1st century BCE
  • A snake in a tomb in ancient Greece
    A snake in a tomb in ancient Greece
  • The giant skeleton snake within the ruins of the Snake Temple in Phokis
    The giant skeleton snake within the ruins of the Snake Temple in Phokis
  • The snakes of Hermes
    The snakes of Hermes
  • Mural of snakes in Sanctuary of Asklepios, Argolis
    Mural of snakes in Sanctuary of Asklepios, Argolis
  • A mask of the Egyptian snake-goddess Wadjet
    A mask of the Egyptian snake-goddess Wadjet
  • Seated statue of the god Asklepios, with snakes
    Seated statue of the god Asklepios, with snakes
  • A relief of Asklepios and his daughter, Hygieia, with snakes
    A relief of Asklepios and his daughter, Hygieia, with snakes
  • The Cyclopean Head of Medusa in Korinthia
    The Cyclopean Head of Medusa in Korinthia

Appearances

References

  1. ↑ Assassin's Creed
  2. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Divine Science: Chapter 2 - Kyros of Zarax
  3. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Phokis: Snake Temple
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
  5. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Argolis / Discovery Sites: The Tholos and the Sacred Snakes
  6. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Enough is Enough
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Assassin's Creed: Origins
  8. ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Lemnos: Myrina
  9. ↑ Assassin's Creed II
  10. ↑ Assassin's Creed III
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