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| image = ACO_Temple_of_Zeus.jpg | |||
| location = [[Cyrene]], [[Kyrenaika]] | |||
| dateconstructed = 5th century BCE | |||
| datedestroyed = 115 {{c|rebuilt}}<br>365 | |||
| functions = Temple | |||
| affiliation = Cult of Zeus}} | |||
The '''Temple of Zeus''' was a major temple complex in [[Cyrene]], dedicated to [[Zeus]], the [[Greece|Greek]] god of sky, thunder, order, and justice. | |||
==Description== | |||
The temple faced east towards the rising sun. It was seventy meters long with forty-six {{Wiki|Doric Greek|Doric}}-style columns, and was the largest Greek temple made in Africa. Only being slightly larger than the [[Parthenon]] and the [[Temple of Zeus, Olympia|Temple of Zeus]] in [[Olympia]].<ref name="The Temple of Zeus">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]] – [[Discovery Tour]]'' – "The Temple of Zeus in Cyrene" – The Temple of Zeus</ref> Each column's dimension differed slightly, which gave the visitors an impression of uniqueness when viewing each façade.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour'' – "The Temple of Zeus in Cyrene" – Doric Architecture</ref> The rebuilt statue of Zeus installed by [[Hadrian|Emperor Hadrian]] stood 12 meters high and was made of chiseled marble, it was made to rival the [[Olympia]]n [[Statue of Zeus, Olympia|Statue of Zeus]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour'' – "The Temple of Zeus in Cyrene" – Imitation of the Olympian Zeus</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
In 47 BCE, the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] visited the temple during his hunt for [[Flavius Metellus]]. By performing a [[Leap of Faith]], he caught the attention of a young boy, [[Esiocles]], who offerered to show Bayek around the city, which the Medjay accepted.<ref name="The Flea of Cyrene">'' | The temple was built sometime during the 5th century BCE.<ref name="The Temple of Zeus" /> After the temple was destroyed during the [[Kitos War|Jewish rebellion]] in 115, [[Hadrian|Emperor Hadrian]] had it reconstructed by the end of the 2nd century BCE. Choosing not to rebuild the outer portico, he instead had the columns restored in [[Korinthia|Corinthian]] marble. The temple was finally completed under [[Marcus Aurelius]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour'' – "The Temple of Zeus in Cyrene" – Corinthian Columns</ref> | ||
In 47 BCE, the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] visited the temple during his hunt for [[Flavius Metellus]]. By performing a [[Leap of Faith]], he caught the attention of a young boy, [[Esiocles]], who offerered to show Bayek around the city, which the Medjay accepted.<ref name="The Flea of Cyrene">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The Flea of Cyrene]]</ref> | |||
Some time later, Bayek instructed [[Sminthos]] to stay hidden and wait for him at the temple gardens while he solved murders Sminthos was accused of. He returned and told Sminthos the true story about how the [[Oidipous|son]] of a [[Vesta|prostitute]] was behind the murders before Sminthos decided to leave for [[Apollonia]].<ref name="Cat and Mouse">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' - [[Cat and Mouse (Origins)|Cat and Mouse]]</ref> | Some time later, Bayek instructed [[Sminthos]] to stay hidden and wait for him at the temple gardens while he solved murders Sminthos was accused of. He returned and told Sminthos the true story about how the [[Oidipous|son]] of a [[Vesta|prostitute]] was behind the murders before Sminthos decided to leave for [[Apollonia]].<ref name="Cat and Mouse">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' - [[Cat and Mouse (Origins)|Cat and Mouse]]</ref> | ||
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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' | ||
**''[[Discovery Tour]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 10:15, 24 September 2019
The Temple of Zeus was a major temple complex in Cyrene, dedicated to Zeus, the Greek god of sky, thunder, order, and justice.
Description
The temple faced east towards the rising sun. It was seventy meters long with forty-six Doric-style columns, and was the largest Greek temple made in Africa. Only being slightly larger than the Parthenon and the Temple of Zeus in Olympia.[1] Each column's dimension differed slightly, which gave the visitors an impression of uniqueness when viewing each façade.[2] The rebuilt statue of Zeus installed by Emperor Hadrian stood 12 meters high and was made of chiseled marble, it was made to rival the Olympian Statue of Zeus.[3]
History
The temple was built sometime during the 5th century BCE.[1] After the temple was destroyed during the Jewish rebellion in 115, Emperor Hadrian had it reconstructed by the end of the 2nd century BCE. Choosing not to rebuild the outer portico, he instead had the columns restored in Corinthian marble. The temple was finally completed under Marcus Aurelius.[4]
In 47 BCE, the Medjay Bayek of Siwa visited the temple during his hunt for Flavius Metellus. By performing a Leap of Faith, he caught the attention of a young boy, Esiocles, who offerered to show Bayek around the city, which the Medjay accepted.[5]
Some time later, Bayek instructed Sminthos to stay hidden and wait for him at the temple gardens while he solved murders Sminthos was accused of. He returned and told Sminthos the true story about how the son of a prostitute was behind the murders before Sminthos decided to leave for Apollonia.[6]
Around the same time, Bayek also found one of the Papyrus Puzzles within the temple.[7]
Trivia
- The temple is depicted being on a high platform with many stairs unlike the real temple which has three stairs in a typical fashion to ancient Greek temple architecture. Though, concept art shows the temple with the correct platform.
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour – "The Temple of Zeus in Cyrene" – The Temple of Zeus
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour – "The Temple of Zeus in Cyrene" – Doric Architecture
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour – "The Temple of Zeus in Cyrene" – Imitation of the Olympian Zeus
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Discovery Tour – "The Temple of Zeus in Cyrene" – Corinthian Columns
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Flea of Cyrene
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins - Cat and Mouse
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Undue Haste