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Tainaros, also called Cape Tenaron, was a location on the middle peninsula in the southern Peloponnese.
Economy
Belonging to Lakonia, the location was famous for the marble quarries producing red and black marble.[1]
History
Mythology
In Greek mythology, Tainaros was assumed to be one of the gateways to the underworld, guarded by Cerberos.[1] Due to this, when King Eurystheas of Mycenae ordered the hero Herakles to bring him Cerberos, Herakles journeyed to Tainaros after visiting the Sanctuary of Eleusis to prepare.[2]
5th century BCE
During the Peloponnesian War, the place was visited by the Spartan misthios Kassandra.[3]
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Lakonia: Tainaros
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Elis: Cerberos
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey