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==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
In the 5th century BCE, Thasos' marble was exported far and wide across the [[Earth|world]], and the island became one of the most reputable sources for the material. The island's mining industry first began to boom a few centuries prior to this, and aside from marble, it also produced silver. | In the 5th century BCE, Thasos' marble was exported far and wide across the [[Earth|world]], and the island became one of the most reputable sources for the material. The island's mining industry first began to boom a few centuries prior to this, and aside from marble, it also produced silver.{{Fact|September 2019}} Additionally, almonds grown on the island were considered a delicacy available to wealthy citizens in places like [[Athens]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[Discovery Tour#Famous Cities|Famous Cities]]'' – Piraeus: The Emporion</ref> | ||
As a primarily industrial area, its population was relatively low. Like most islands in the region, it is covered in deciduous forests.<ref | As a primarily industrial area, its population was relatively low. Like most islands in the region, it is covered in deciduous forests.{{Fact|September 2019}} | ||
==Culture== | |||
To Thasians, the most important deity in the Greek pantheon was [[Herakles]], the legendary hero. He was worshipped throughout the island, but especially in [[Thasos City]], wherein was located a [[Temple of Herakles|temple]] dedicated to him. This reverence was also displayed in minting coins bearing the hero's image.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Thasos|Thasos: ]]</ref> | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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Thasos is a Greek island located in the northern Aegean Sea that was historically famous for its high quality white marble. Together with Lemnos, Thasos formed the Hephaistos Islands.
Economy
In the 5th century BCE, Thasos' marble was exported far and wide across the world, and the island became one of the most reputable sources for the material. The island's mining industry first began to boom a few centuries prior to this, and aside from marble, it also produced silver. [citation needed] Additionally, almonds grown on the island were considered a delicacy available to wealthy citizens in places like Athens.[1]
As a primarily industrial area, its population was relatively low. Like most islands in the region, it is covered in deciduous forests. [citation needed]
Culture
To Thasians, the most important deity in the Greek pantheon was Herakles, the legendary hero. He was worshipped throughout the island, but especially in Thasos City, wherein was located a temple dedicated to him. This reverence was also displayed in minting coins bearing the hero's image.[2]
Geography
The island of Thasos was made up of three regions:
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Famous Cities – Piraeus: The Emporion
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Thasos: