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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Classical antiquity=== | ===Classical antiquity=== | ||
Many [[bandit]]s in [[Greece]] at the time of the [[Peloponnesian War]] adorned their faces and arms, as well as backs and chests, with tattoos. For groups which lived in the wilderness like the [[Followers of Ares]] and the [[Daughters of Artemis]], these markings signified their allegiance.<ref | Many [[bandit]]s in [[Greece]] at the time of the [[Peloponnesian War]] adorned their faces and arms, as well as backs and chests, with tattoos. For groups which lived in the wilderness like the [[Followers of Ares]] and the [[Daughters of Artemis]], these markings signified their allegiance.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Other types of people like the sailor [[Barnabas]] also wore them for their own personal reasons.<ref>[[Assassin's Creed Odyssey (The Official Novelization)|''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' novel]] </ref>. | ||
[[File:The Heron Assassination 03.jpg|thumb|250px|Bayek crossing off a name]] | [[File:The Heron Assassination 03.jpg|thumb|250px|Bayek crossing off a name]] | ||
After his son was murdered by the [[Order of the Ancients]] in 49 BCE, the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] had the cryptonyms of each of their members tattooed on his right arm. | After his son was murdered by the [[Order of the Ancients]] in 49 BCE,<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref> the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] had the cryptonyms of each of their members tattooed on his right arm. Each time he assassinated one of these members in his quest for vengeance, he crossed the name out.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Heron Assassination]]</ref> Others as well took tattoos, sometimes to remember Egypt like [[Hapti]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[Taking Liberty]]</ref> | ||
===Medieval era=== | ===Medieval era=== | ||
[[ | [[Vikings]] tattooed their skin, believing the artwork to enhance their own innate abilities. These designs could be applied at places like [[Svend]] and [[Tove]]'s [[Tattoo Parlor]] in [[Ravensthorpe]], and included such patterns as a "[[Hel]] Sign", [[Jörmungandr]], and an "''[https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/auka#Old_Norse Auki]'' Sign".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''</ref><!--, and the [[ACSisterhood]] logo. --> | ||
The [[Moors]] of [[Spain]] were in habit of tattooing their faces, and this was also practiced by the [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Assassins]] [[María]] and [[Aguilar de Nerha]].<ref | The [[Moors]] of [[Spain]] were in habit of tattooing their faces, and this was also practiced by the [[Spanish Brotherhood of Assassins|Spanish Assassins]] [[María]] and [[Aguilar de Nerha]].<ref>[[Assassin's Creed (film)|''Assassin's Creed'' film]]</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]''</ref> | ||
===Modern age=== | ===Modern age=== | ||
[[File:Diving For Medicines 8.png|thumb|left|250px|Edward Kenway's tattoos]] | [[File:Diving For Medicines 8.png|thumb|left|250px|Edward Kenway's tattoos]] | ||
During the [[Golden Age of Piracy]], tattoos were especially favored by [[Piracy|pirates]] themselves, with the [[Wales|Welsh]] pirate [[Edward Kenway]] sporting numerous tattoos all over his body.<ref | During the [[Golden Age of Piracy]], tattoos were especially favored by [[Piracy|pirates]] themselves, with the [[Wales|Welsh]] pirate [[Edward Kenway]] sporting numerous tattoos all over his body.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | ||
Among the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]], decorations like tattoos were common. [[Teiowí:sonte]]'s markings were specifically referred to as tattoos.<ref | Among the [[Kanien'kehá:ka]], decorations like tattoos were common. [[Teiowí:sonte]]'s markings were specifically referred to as tattoos.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]] – [[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Infamy]]'' – [[One-Man Wolf Pack]]</ref> | ||
In the 19th century, tattoos were born by various people of [[London]], [[England]]. Of special note | In the 19th century, tattoos were born by various people of [[London]], [[England]]. Of special note was the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|British Assassin]] [[Jacob Frye]], who had a tattoo of a peregrine falcon on his left pectoral and a cross surrounded by diamonds on his left upper arm.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref> | ||
In modern times, tattoos | In modern times, tattoos had become more commonplace, with multiple people known to sport ink patterns, among them [[Desmond Miles]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''<br>↑ ''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''<br>↑ ''Assassin's Creed III''</ref>, [[Daniel Cross]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: The Fall]]''</ref> and [[Kiyoshi Takakura]]<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Uprising]]''</ref>. | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', various [[Animus]] [[Animus mod|modifications]] allowed either the Eagle Bearer | In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'', various [[Animus]] [[Animus mod|modifications]] allowed either the Eagle Bearer themselves, or the crew upon their ship, the ''[[Adrestia]]'', to display tattoos. For the Eagle Bearer, these included the [[Mighty Harness]], and for the crew, this was clear including in the skin [[Poseidon Naval Pack|Water Born]]. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Black Flag]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' | ||
*[[Assassin's Creed (film)|''Assassin's Creed'']] | *[[Assassin's Creed (film)|''Assassin's Creed'' film]] | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
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Tattoo is a mark on a body made by inserting ink and/or pigments into the skin which can either be temporary or permanent. Sometimes the term tattoo is also used to refer to face paint, scars, or other means of adorning the skin with color.
History
Classical antiquity
Many bandits in Greece at the time of the Peloponnesian War adorned their faces and arms, as well as backs and chests, with tattoos. For groups which lived in the wilderness like the Followers of Ares and the Daughters of Artemis, these markings signified their allegiance.[1] Other types of people like the sailor Barnabas also wore them for their own personal reasons.[2].
After his son was murdered by the Order of the Ancients in 49 BCE,[3] the Medjay Bayek of Siwa had the cryptonyms of each of their members tattooed on his right arm. Each time he assassinated one of these members in his quest for vengeance, he crossed the name out.[4] Others as well took tattoos, sometimes to remember Egypt like Hapti.[5]
Medieval era
Vikings tattooed their skin, believing the artwork to enhance their own innate abilities. These designs could be applied at places like Svend and Tove's Tattoo Parlor in Ravensthorpe, and included such patterns as a "Hel Sign", Jörmungandr, and an "Auki Sign".[6]
The Moors of Spain were in habit of tattooing their faces, and this was also practiced by the Spanish Assassins María and Aguilar de Nerha.[7][8]
Modern age
During the Golden Age of Piracy, tattoos were especially favored by pirates themselves, with the Welsh pirate Edward Kenway sporting numerous tattoos all over his body.[9]
Among the Kanien'kehá:ka, decorations like tattoos were common. Teiowí:sonte's markings were specifically referred to as tattoos.[10]
In the 19th century, tattoos were born by various people of London, England. Of special note was the British Assassin Jacob Frye, who had a tattoo of a peregrine falcon on his left pectoral and a cross surrounded by diamonds on his left upper arm.[11]
In modern times, tattoos had become more commonplace, with multiple people known to sport ink patterns, among them Desmond Miles[12], Daniel Cross,[13] and Kiyoshi Takakura[14].
Behind the scenes
In Assassin's Creed: Odyssey, various Animus modifications allowed either the Eagle Bearer themselves, or the crew upon their ship, the Adrestia, to display tattoos. For the Eagle Bearer, these included the Mighty Harness, and for the crew, this was clear including in the skin Water Born.
Gallery
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Edward Kenway's tattoos
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A member of the Blighters of Victorian London -
María's facial tattoos -
A Huntress of Artemis -
A bandit with simple facial tattoos -
A bandit with large facial tattoo extending to neck -
A bandit archer with feathers on his arm, and a griffin on his chest -
A bandit archer with elaborate arm tattoo -
Tattoo on Eivor's temple
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations
- Assassin's Creed: The Fall
- Assassin's Creed III
- Assassin's Creed: Initiates
- Assassin's Creed: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- Assassin's Creed film
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey novel
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey novel
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The False Oracle
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Heron Assassination
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Taking Liberty
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- ↑ Assassin's Creed film
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III – The Tyranny of King Washington: The Infamy – One-Man Wolf Pack
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations
↑ Assassin's Creed III - ↑ Assassin's Creed: The Fall
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Uprising