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The '''Temple of Hephaistos''', also called '''Hephaisteion''' and '''Theseion''', was a {{Wiki|Doric order|Doric}} temple erected on [[Kolonos Agoraios]] hill in the northwestern area of [[Athens]], [[Greece]]. Overlooking the [[Agora of Athens|agora]], the temple was dedicated to [[Hephaistos]], the Greek god of the forge and fire, and to [[Athena|Athena Ergane]], the goddess of the crafts and weaving. | The '''Temple of Hephaistos''', also called '''Hephaisteion''' and '''Theseion''', was a {{Wiki|Doric order|Doric}} temple erected on [[Kolonos Agoraios]] hill in the northwestern area of [[Athens]], [[Greece]]. Overlooking the [[Agora of Athens|agora]], the temple was dedicated to [[Hephaistos]], the Greek god of the forge and fire, and to [[Athena|Athena Ergane]], the goddess of the crafts and weaving. | ||
Due to the fact that the temple was heavily decorated by mythological events, especially those featuring [[Theseus]], the mythical hero, the temple was also called Theseion.<ref>''[[ | Due to the fact that the temple was heavily decorated by mythological events, especially those featuring [[Theseus]], the mythical hero, the temple was also called Theseion.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Famous Cities]] / The Agora of Athens: The Hephaisteion</ref> | ||
Beside the temple was located the [[Garden of Hephaistos]], which was a popular meeting place.<ref>''[[ | Beside the temple was located the [[Garden of Hephaistos]], which was a popular meeting place.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Discovery Sites|Discovery Sites]]: Garden of Hephaistos</ref> | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the heavily-guarded temple was frequented by [[Hermippos]], a member of the [[Eyes of Kosmos]] branch of the [[Cult of Kosmos]]. After uncovering his identity as a member of the Cult, the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] traveled to the temple and eliminated him.<ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Eyes of Kosmos]]</ref> | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the heavily-guarded temple was frequented by [[Hermippos]], a member of the [[Eyes of Kosmos]] branch of the [[Cult of Kosmos]]. After uncovering his identity as a member of the Cult, the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] traveled to the temple and eliminated him.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[The Eyes of Kosmos]]</ref> | ||
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The Temple of Hephaistos, also called Hephaisteion and Theseion, was a Doric temple erected on Kolonos Agoraios hill in the northwestern area of Athens, Greece. Overlooking the agora, the temple was dedicated to Hephaistos, the Greek god of the forge and fire, and to Athena Ergane, the goddess of the crafts and weaving.
Due to the fact that the temple was heavily decorated by mythological events, especially those featuring Theseus, the mythical hero, the temple was also called Theseion.[1]
Beside the temple was located the Garden of Hephaistos, which was a popular meeting place.[2]
During the Peloponnesian War, the heavily-guarded temple was frequented by Hermippos, a member of the Eyes of Kosmos branch of the Cult of Kosmos. After uncovering his identity as a member of the Cult, the Spartan misthios Kassandra traveled to the temple and eliminated him.[3]
Gallery
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The main hall of the temple
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Hermippos at the back of the temple
Appearances
References
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Famous Cities / The Agora of Athens: The Hephaisteion
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Discovery Sites: Garden of Hephaistos
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Eyes of Kosmos