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'''Wolves''' (''Canis lupus'') are canine predatory animals found in [[Europe]], [[Asia]], [[North America]], and formerly North [[Africa]]. | '''Wolves''' (''Canis lupus'') are canine predatory animals found in [[Europe]], [[Asia]], [[North America]], and formerly North [[Africa]]. | ||
==Mythology== | |||
The [[Greek mythology]] has a tale about the king of [[Arkadia]], [[Lykaon (mythology)|Lykaon]], who was cursed by the god [[Zeus]] for Lykaon's wickedness to become a bloodthirsty [[Lykaon Wolf|wolf]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[The Lykaon Wolf]]</ref> | |||
In [[Rome|Roman]] mythology, legend has it that a she-wolf protected the infants [[Romulus]] and {{Wiki|Romulus and Remus|Remus}}, the founders of Rome.<ref name="ACBh">''[[Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood]]''</ref> | |||
According to [[Ireland|Irish]] mythology, the goddess [[Morrigan (deity)|Morrigan]] could assume the shape of a wolf, among others.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===5th century BCE=== | ===5th century BCE=== | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], wolves inhabited various regions of [[Greece]]. Members of the [[Daughters of Artemis]] used tamed wolves to protect their territories and to accompany them on hunting trips. The [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] also learned to tame wolves. She also hunted them, for their [[Trade Goods|fur]] was valued at 40 [[drachma]]e apiece, and their fangs at 7 drachmae apiece.<ref name="ACOd">'' | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], wolves inhabited various regions of [[Greece]]. Members of the [[Daughters of Artemis]] used tamed wolves to protect their territories and to accompany them on [[hunting]] trips. The [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] also learned to tame wolves. She also hunted them, for their [[Trade Goods|fur]] was valued at 40 [[drachma]]e apiece, and their fangs at 7 drachmae apiece.<ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | ||
The leader of the Daughters at the time, [[Daphnae]], tasked Kassandra with hunting down the legendary [[Lykaon Wolf]], amongst other legendary animals, and obtaining its pelt.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Lykaon Wolf]]</ref> One of the [[Two Kings of Sparta]], [[Archidamos of Sparta|Archidamos]] also tasked Kassandra to slay the beast, demanding its head as proof of the deed.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Legendary Hunt]]</ref> | The leader of the Daughters at the time, [[Daphnae]], tasked Kassandra with hunting down the legendary [[Lykaon Wolf]], amongst other legendary animals, and obtaining its pelt.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Lykaon Wolf]]</ref> One of the [[Two Kings of Sparta]], [[Archidamos of Sparta|Archidamos]] also tasked Kassandra to slay the beast, demanding its head as proof of the deed.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Legendary Hunt]]</ref> | ||
One of the members of the [[Cult of Kosmos]], [[Zoisme]] of the [[Worshippers of the Bloodline]], preferred living among wild animals, and was said to be accompanied by wolves, feeding her victims to them. This practice led to her eviction from [[Phokis]], and she moved to the [[Wild Bear|den]] of a white [[bear]] in [[Malis]]. Eventually Kassandra hunted her down and ended her reign of terror.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Worshippers of the Bloodline]]</ref> | One of the members of the [[Cult of Kosmos]], [[Zoisme]] of the [[Worshippers of the Bloodline]], preferred living among wild animals, and was said to be accompanied by wolves, feeding her victims to them. This practice led to her eviction from [[Phokis]], and she moved to the [[Wild Bear|den]] of a white [[bear]] in [[Malis]]. Eventually Kassandra hunted her down and ended her reign of terror.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Cult of Kosmos clues#The Worshippers of the Bloodline|The Worshippers of the Bloodline: Zoisme]]</ref> <ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Worshippers of the Bloodline]]</ref> | ||
Wolves were also revered, and the Spartan [[polemarch]] [[Nikolaos]] was called 'the Wolf of Sparta' due to his military proficiency.<ref name="ACOd" /> | Wolves were also revered, and the Spartan [[polemarch]] [[Nikolaos]] was called 'the Wolf of Sparta' due to his military proficiency.<ref name="ACOd" /> | ||
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===Renaissance=== | ===Renaissance=== | ||
During the [[Renaissance]], the [[Followers of Romulus]] wore wolf [[Leather|skins]] to emulate their god, and they also placed wolf skulls on the entrances to their [[Lair of Romulus|Lairs]].<ref name="ACBh" /> | |||
The [[Templars]] also saw the potency of the wolf symbolism to the [[Assassins]]' preoccupation with [[eagle]]s and other birds: one such example consisted of [[Baltasar de Silva]] and [[Fiora Cavazza]] dubbing their Assassin-styled protégé "[[Il Lupo]]" ('The Wolf').<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> Akin to this, the Templar [[Shay Cormac]]'s [[ship]], the ''[[Morrigan]]'', featured lupine design on her sails, figurehead and wheel.<ref>'' | The [[Templars]] also saw the potency of the wolf symbolism to the [[Assassins]]' preoccupation with [[eagle]]s and other birds: one such example consisted of [[Baltasar de Silva]] and [[Fiora Cavazza]] dubbing their Assassin-styled protégé "[[Il Lupo]]" ('The Wolf').<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]''</ref> Akin to this, the Templar [[Shay Cormac]]'s [[ship]], the ''[[Morrigan]]'', featured lupine design on her sails, figurehead and wheel.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Rogue''</ref> | ||
===18th century=== | ===18th century=== | ||
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In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', [[Edward Braddock]] stated "wolves often travel in packs" when he met [[Haytham Kenway]] and his fellow Templars in [[Boston]]. At [[Davenport Homestead]], wolves could be seen attacking [[cattle]] on [[Warren]] and [[Prudence]]'s farm during winter. | In ''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'', [[Edward Braddock]] stated "wolves often travel in packs" when he met [[Haytham Kenway]] and his fellow Templars in [[Boston]]. At [[Davenport Homestead]], wolves could be seen attacking [[cattle]] on [[Warren]] and [[Prudence]]'s farm during winter. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 13:53, 24 March 2020
Wolves (Canis lupus) are canine predatory animals found in Europe, Asia, North America, and formerly North Africa.
Mythology
The Greek mythology has a tale about the king of Arkadia, Lykaon, who was cursed by the god Zeus for Lykaon's wickedness to become a bloodthirsty wolf.[1]
In Roman mythology, legend has it that a she-wolf protected the infants Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome.[2]
According to Irish mythology, the goddess Morrigan could assume the shape of a wolf, among others.[3]
History
5th century BCE
During the Peloponnesian War, wolves inhabited various regions of Greece. Members of the Daughters of Artemis used tamed wolves to protect their territories and to accompany them on hunting trips. The Spartan misthios Kassandra also learned to tame wolves. She also hunted them, for their fur was valued at 40 drachmae apiece, and their fangs at 7 drachmae apiece.[4]
The leader of the Daughters at the time, Daphnae, tasked Kassandra with hunting down the legendary Lykaon Wolf, amongst other legendary animals, and obtaining its pelt.[5] One of the Two Kings of Sparta, Archidamos also tasked Kassandra to slay the beast, demanding its head as proof of the deed.[6]
One of the members of the Cult of Kosmos, Zoisme of the Worshippers of the Bloodline, preferred living among wild animals, and was said to be accompanied by wolves, feeding her victims to them. This practice led to her eviction from Phokis, and she moved to the den of a white bear in Malis. Eventually Kassandra hunted her down and ended her reign of terror.[7] [8]
Wolves were also revered, and the Spartan polemarch Nikolaos was called 'the Wolf of Sparta' due to his military proficiency.[4]
The Order of Hunters, a branch of the Order of the Ancients which operated in Makedonia, also utilized wolves and used them to spread terror and doubt among the Greek population.[9]
At one point, Kassandra also hunted wolves for their intestines in order to repair the lyre belonging to the poet Praxilla.[10]
Renaissance
During the Renaissance, the Followers of Romulus wore wolf skins to emulate their god, and they also placed wolf skulls on the entrances to their Lairs.[2]
The Templars also saw the potency of the wolf symbolism to the Assassins' preoccupation with eagles and other birds: one such example consisted of Baltasar de Silva and Fiora Cavazza dubbing their Assassin-styled protégé "Il Lupo" ('The Wolf').[11] Akin to this, the Templar Shay Cormac's ship, the Morrigan, featured lupine design on her sails, figurehead and wheel.[12]
18th century
During the 18th century, the Assassin Ratonhnhaké:ton became adept at hunting wolves, trading their pelts, meat and teeth for money. When he and Robert Faulkner arrived at Oak Island to search for William Kidd's treasure in 1777, they were attacked by a pack of wolves who were situated near the sinkhole it was buried under.[13]
In an alternate reality, Ratonhnhaké:ton drank the Tea of the Red Willow and became one with the Spirit of the Wolf. In return, he gained the ability to turn invisible, and the power to summon wolves to attack his enemies.[14]
Crawford Starrick, the Grand Master of the British Rite of the Templar Order, also used a stylized likeness of a wolf's head as part of his business symbol, most notably as the logo of the Starrick Telegraph Company.[15]
Behind the scenes
The Templar Order is often likened to wolves in memory names, such as Wolves in Sheep's Clothing or In the Wolf's Lair, or in the Italian-named memories In Bocca al Lupo and Crepi il Lupo.
In contrast, Daniel Cross derided the Assassins as a "family of wolves" in Assassin's Creed: The Chain.
In Assassin's Creed III, Edward Braddock stated "wolves often travel in packs" when he met Haytham Kenway and his fellow Templars in Boston. At Davenport Homestead, wolves could be seen attacking cattle on Warren and Prudence's farm during winter.
Gallery
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Concept art of wolves -
A computer generated rendering of wolves eating a deer -
Ratonhnhaké:ton encountering wolf spirits -
Ratonhnhaké:ton summoning the wolves -
Alpha wolf in Greece -
A wolf in Greece -
The Lykaon Wolf -
Lykaon wolf fight
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed III (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Lykaon Wolf
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rogue
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Lykaon Wolf
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Legendary Hunt
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Worshippers of the Bloodline: Zoisme
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Worshippers of the Bloodline
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Legacy of the First Blade: Hunted
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Repairing the Lyre
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rogue
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III – The Tyranny of King Washington: The Infamy
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate