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This article is about the temple of Athena in Athens. For other uses, see Temple of Athena.
The temple under construction

The Temple of Athena Nike ('Athena the Victorious') was a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike on the Akropolis Sanctuary in Athens, Greece.

History

The site was used as a site of worship to Athena Nike as early as the 6th century BCE by settlers from the Mycenaean period. Unfortunately, it was destroyed during the Greco-Persian Wars. However, it was rebuilt during the Peloponnesian War as a temple. As Nike was the personification of victory, the Athenians hoped rebuilding it would bring glory to Athens.[1]

Also during the time, the temple was explored by the Spartan misthios Kassandra.[2]

Trivia

  • Historically, the Temple was built in c. 421 BCE, making its appearance in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey anachronistic.[3]

Appearances

References

  1. Assassin's Creed: OdysseyDiscovery Tour / The Akropolis of Athens: Temple of Athena Nike
  2. Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
  3. Found the Athens Acropolis historical 3D model possibly used for Odyssey. forums.ubi.com. Accessed 11 September 2019.