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'''Sulfur''' is a naturally occurring, common volcanic substance. | '''Sulfur''' is a naturally occurring, common volcanic substance. | ||
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Sulfur is a naturally occurring, common volcanic substance.
History
Classical antiquity
In antiquity, sulfur was found especially around volcanic activity, dyeing the waters around and in volcanic islands like Thera, Anaphi, and Nisyros bright green, even yellow.[1] The island of Melos was especially famous for its rich sulfur mines, and the substance was exported throughout the Mediterranean Sea.[2]
Renaissance
During the Renaissance, sulfur was a key component in the creation of various bombs, [3] especially in those that were used to distract with sound.[4]
American Revolutionary War
During the American Revolutionary War, sulfur was used in the crafting of poison darts and black powder.[5]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood novel (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed III (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Melos: Melos
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood novel
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III
