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The '''Terrace of the Lions''' is a monument of nine marble [[lion]] statues located north of the [[Sanctuary of Apollo]] on the island of [[Delos]], [[Greece]]. | The '''Terrace of the Lions''' is a monument of nine marble [[lion]] statues located north of the [[Sanctuary of Apollo]] on the island of [[Delos]], [[Greece]]. | ||
==History== | |||
The statues, originally numbering nine, date back to the 7th century BCE and face the location of the [[Sacred Lake]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Delos|Delos: Terrace of the Lions]]</ref> | The statues, originally numbering nine, date back to the 7th century BCE and face the location of the [[Sacred Lake]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Delos|Delos: Terrace of the Lions]]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 16:15, 14 March 2020
- "Those lions are impressive. I wonder what they're guarding?"
- ―Kassandra[src]
The Terrace of the Lions is a monument of nine marble lion statues located north of the Sanctuary of Apollo on the island of Delos, Greece.
History
The statues, originally numbering nine, date back to the 7th century BCE and face the location of the Sacred Lake.[1]
During the Peloponnesian War, the landmark was visited by the Spartan misthios Kassandra.[2]
Gallery
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Concept art of the Terrace of the Lions -
Detail view of the marble Lions
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Delos: Terrace of the Lions
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey