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'''Athens''' is the capital and largest city of [[Greece]]. Situated at the heart of the [[Attika|Attika peninsula]], it is the birthplace of {{wiki|democracy}}, and in the 5th century BCE, was the preeminent city-state in the region, wielding hegemony over the Hellenic civilization. | '''Athens''' is the capital and largest city of [[Greece]]. Situated at the heart of the [[Attika|Attika peninsula]], it is the birthplace of {{wiki|democracy}}, and in the 5th century BCE, was the preeminent city-state in the region, wielding hegemony over the Hellenic civilization. | ||
After a period of cultural flourishing during which the origin of much of {{wiki|Western culture|Western}} intellectual thought was established, Athens was engulfed in the [[Peloponnesian War]] against its militaristic rival, [[Sparta]]. Centuries later with the fall of the Byzantine Empire, Athens came under the control of the [[Ottoman Empire]] where [[Assassins|Assassin]] influence was firmly established. | After a period of cultural flourishing during which the origin of much of {{wiki|Western culture|Western}} intellectual thought was established, Athens was engulfed in the [[Peloponnesian War]] against its militaristic rival, [[Sparta]]. Centuries later with the fall of the [[Byzantine Empire]], Athens came under the control of the [[Ottoman Empire]] where [[Assassins|Assassin]] influence was firmly established. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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From this position, Athens began to assert its hegemony over the other Greek city-states, often aggressively. Popularly known as the Golden Age of Athens, this period of Athenian ascendancy witnessed an explosion of cultural and intellectual developments, with philosophers such as [[Sokrates]] and his pupil [[Plato]] leaving a lasting legacy on the future [[Europe]]an academic tradition. Major milestones regarded as the origins of European fields include the works of [[Herodotus]] and [[Hippokrates]], called the "Fathers of History and Medicine" by Western scholars respectively.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | From this position, Athens began to assert its hegemony over the other Greek city-states, often aggressively. Popularly known as the Golden Age of Athens, this period of Athenian ascendancy witnessed an explosion of cultural and intellectual developments, with philosophers such as [[Sokrates]] and his pupil [[Plato]] leaving a lasting legacy on the future [[Europe]]an academic tradition. Major milestones regarded as the origins of European fields include the works of [[Herodotus]] and [[Hippokrates]], called the "Fathers of History and Medicine" by Western scholars respectively.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
Under the leadership of the general [[Perikles]], the Golden Age entered its final stage, with his partner [[Aspasia]], a high society [[ | Under the leadership of the general [[Perikles]], the Golden Age entered its final stage, with his partner [[Aspasia]], a high society [[courtesan]], hosting numerous social events for contemporary artists, philosophers, and politicians.<ref name="ACOd characters">[https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/characters ''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Characters]. Ubisoft. Accesed 25 June 2018.</ref> | ||
===Peloponnesian War=== | ===Peloponnesian War=== | ||
The city-states under Athens' sovereignty, however, resented its dominance, and in 431 BCE, a rivalry between Athens and the militaristic Sparta of the [[Peloponnesian League]] erupted into open warfare. Wary of the Spartans' infamous reputation as the best warriors of Greece, Perikles refused to meet the enemy in battle, instead having his forces turtle within the city's walls.<ref name="ACOd characters" /> | |||
===Ottoman era=== | ===Ottoman era=== | ||
With the [[Fall of Constantinople]] in 1453 and the end of the [[Byzantine Empire]], the [[Ottoman Empire]] entered Greece as its new ruler. Resentment against the new [[Turkey|Turkish]] regime remained fresh as late as 1511, when the local Assassins struggled to maintain public faith given their transnational policies.<ref name="Mediterranean Defense">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Mediterranean Defense]]</ref> | With the [[Fall of Constantinople]] in 1453 and the end of the [[Byzantine Empire]], the [[Ottoman Empire]] entered Greece as its new ruler. Resentment against the new [[Turkey|Turkish]] regime remained fresh as late as 1511, when the local Assassins struggled to maintain public faith given their transnational policies.<ref name="Mediterranean Defense">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]'' – [[Mediterranean Defense]]</ref> | ||
That year, with [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Brotherhood]] taking over operations in [[Constantinople]], [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins|Ottoman Assassins]] were sent to Athens to revitalize the [[Greek Brotherhood of Assassins|Greek branch]]. These Turkish Assassins were instrumental in helping their Greek counterparts reestablish the Athenians' trust by convincing the common people that their cause transcended national sentiments, prioritizing humanity as a whole.<ref name="Mediterranean Defense" /> | That year, with [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze]], [[Mentor]] of the [[Italian Brotherhood of Assassins|Italian Brotherhood]] taking over operations in [[Constantinople]], [[Ottoman Brotherhood of Assassins|Ottoman Assassins]] were sent to Athens to revitalize the [[Greek Brotherhood of Assassins|Greek branch]]. These Turkish Assassins were instrumental in helping their Greek counterparts reestablish the Athenians' trust by convincing the [[Civilians|common people]] that their cause transcended national sentiments, prioritizing humanity as a whole.<ref name="Mediterranean Defense" /> | ||
Not long after, [[Templars|Templar]] agents began paying Ottoman soldiers for the goods of wealthy Athenians, thereby instigating them into open robbery of these citizens' homes. The explicit order of Sultan [[Bayezid II]] against such raiding could not dissuade these soldiers from the promise of handsome profits, leading to the intervention of the Ottoman Assassins. After these Assassins defended the Athenians from further robbery, they discovered the Templar background of the affair and assassinated the leaders behind it.<ref name="Mediterranean Defense" /> | Not long after, [[Templars|Templar]] agents began paying Ottoman soldiers for the goods of wealthy Athenians, thereby instigating them into open robbery of these citizens' homes. The explicit order of Sultan [[Bayezid II]] against such raiding could not dissuade these soldiers from the promise of handsome profits, leading to the intervention of the Ottoman Assassins. After these Assassins defended the Athenians from further robbery, they discovered the Templar background of the affair and assassinated the leaders behind it.<ref name="Mediterranean Defense" /> | ||
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==Economy== | ==Economy== | ||
In the 5th century BCE, the Athenian economy was largely fueled by taxes paid by city-states it held | In the 5th century BCE, the Athenian economy was largely fueled by taxes paid by city-states it held sovereignty over as the head of the Delian League.<ref name="ACOd worlds">[https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/map/attika-peninsula ''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – Worlds: Attika Peninsula]. Ubisoft. 25 June 2018.</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*In-game, Athens is about 30% larger than [[Alexandria]].<ref name = "CreateCreed"/> | |||
In-game, Athens is about 30% larger than [[Alexandria]].<ref name = "CreateCreed"/> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 04:51, 13 September 2018
Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece. Situated at the heart of the Attika peninsula, it is the birthplace of democracy, and in the 5th century BCE, was the preeminent city-state in the region, wielding hegemony over the Hellenic civilization.
After a period of cultural flourishing during which the origin of much of Western intellectual thought was established, Athens was engulfed in the Peloponnesian War against its militaristic rival, Sparta. Centuries later with the fall of the Byzantine Empire, Athens came under the control of the Ottoman Empire where Assassin influence was firmly established.
History
In the 5th century BCE, Athens was a city-state which rose to prominence under a highly distinct and intricate political system known as democracy. In an alliance with other poleis, most notably Sparta, Athens defended Greece from the Persian invasions in the first half of the century following which it emerged as the leader of the Delian League.
Golden Age
From this position, Athens began to assert its hegemony over the other Greek city-states, often aggressively. Popularly known as the Golden Age of Athens, this period of Athenian ascendancy witnessed an explosion of cultural and intellectual developments, with philosophers such as Sokrates and his pupil Plato leaving a lasting legacy on the future European academic tradition. Major milestones regarded as the origins of European fields include the works of Herodotus and Hippokrates, called the "Fathers of History and Medicine" by Western scholars respectively.[1]
Under the leadership of the general Perikles, the Golden Age entered its final stage, with his partner Aspasia, a high society courtesan, hosting numerous social events for contemporary artists, philosophers, and politicians.[2]
Peloponnesian War
The city-states under Athens' sovereignty, however, resented its dominance, and in 431 BCE, a rivalry between Athens and the militaristic Sparta of the Peloponnesian League erupted into open warfare. Wary of the Spartans' infamous reputation as the best warriors of Greece, Perikles refused to meet the enemy in battle, instead having his forces turtle within the city's walls.[2]
Ottoman era
With the Fall of Constantinople in 1453 and the end of the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire entered Greece as its new ruler. Resentment against the new Turkish regime remained fresh as late as 1511, when the local Assassins struggled to maintain public faith given their transnational policies.[3]
That year, with Ezio Auditore da Firenze, Mentor of the Italian Brotherhood taking over operations in Constantinople, Ottoman Assassins were sent to Athens to revitalize the Greek branch. These Turkish Assassins were instrumental in helping their Greek counterparts reestablish the Athenians' trust by convincing the common people that their cause transcended national sentiments, prioritizing humanity as a whole.[3]
Not long after, Templar agents began paying Ottoman soldiers for the goods of wealthy Athenians, thereby instigating them into open robbery of these citizens' homes. The explicit order of Sultan Bayezid II against such raiding could not dissuade these soldiers from the promise of handsome profits, leading to the intervention of the Ottoman Assassins. After these Assassins defended the Athenians from further robbery, they discovered the Templar background of the affair and assassinated the leaders behind it.[3]
Subsequently, remnants of Isu technology were uncovered beneath the Acropolis. In response, further Turkish agents were sent by Ezio to guard the site while Assassin scholars conducted a thorough survey.[3]
By the end of 1512, Athens was fully under the control of the Assassin Brotherhood as with the other major cities in the Mediterranean.[3]
Geography
Characterized by a dry summer climate, the environment of Athens is the definition of the Greek atmosphere.[4] The city is divided into thirty districts, including the:
- Marble District
- Pottery District[5]
Economy
In the 5th century BCE, the Athenian economy was largely fueled by taxes paid by city-states it held sovereignty over as the head of the Delian League.[4]
Trivia
- In-game, Athens is about 30% larger than Alexandria.[5]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (first appearance)
Reference
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Characters. Ubisoft. Accesed 25 June 2018.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Mediterranean Defense
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Worlds: Attika Peninsula. Ubisoft. 25 June 2018.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Game Informer #105: Create Your Own Creed