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Named after the Greek hero [[Herakles]], the city was but a small town during the [[Peloponnesian War]], located on the shore of the [[Octopus Bay]] of [[Messara]]. Despite its size, it had served as the port city for the [[Minoan civilization|Minoan]] town of [[Knossos Palace|Knossos]].<ref name="Heraklion">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Messara|Messara: Heraklion]]</ref> | Named after the Greek hero [[Herakles]], the city was but a small town during the [[Peloponnesian War]], located on the shore of the [[Octopus Bay]] of [[Messara]]. Despite its size, it had served as the port city for the [[Minoan civilization|Minoan]] town of [[Knossos Palace|Knossos]].<ref name="Heraklion">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Messara|Messara: Heraklion]]</ref> | ||
During the 5th century BCE, the town became the base of operations for the man known only as [[Swordfish]]. He demanded the fishermen of the town pay him, in fish as well as [[drachma]]e, and mutilated and fed people to the [[Great white shark|sharks]] near his [[Hermit's Dive|hideout]] below [[Fisherman's Beacon]].<ref name="Of Minotaurs and Men">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Of Minotaurs and Men]]</ref><ref name="Arkalochori Axe">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Lost Arkalochori Axe]]</ref><ref name="C&R">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Catch and Release]]</ref><ref name="Blood in the Water">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Blood in the Water (Odyssey)|Blood in the Water]]</ref> | During the 5th century BCE, the town became the base of operations for the man known only as [[Swordfish]]. He demanded the fishermen of the town pay him, in fish as well as [[drachma]]e, and mutilated and fed people to the [[Great white shark|sharks]] near his [[Hermit's Dive|hideout]] below [[Fisherman's Beacon]].<ref name="Of Minotaurs and Men">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Of Minotaurs and Men]]</ref><ref name="Arkalochori Axe">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[The Lost Arkalochori Axe]]</ref><ref name="C&R">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Catch and Release]]</ref><ref name="Blood in the Water">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Blood in the Water (Odyssey)|Blood in the Water]]</ref> | ||
The dread of him continued, despite his apparent disappearance from sight following his adventure into the [[Labyrinth of Lost Souls|labyrinth]] below Knossos Palace with his friend [[Nikios]].<ref name="C&R" /> | The dread of him continued, despite his apparent disappearance from sight following his adventure into the [[Labyrinth of Lost Souls|labyrinth]] below Knossos Palace with his friend [[Nikios]].<ref name="C&R" /> | ||
During the Peloponnesian War, the town was visited by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]].<ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> While there, she learned of Swordfish, and eventually ended up facing him.<ref name="Heroes of the Cult">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Heroes of the Cult]]</ref> | During the Peloponnesian War, the town was visited by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]].<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> While there, she learned of Swordfish, and eventually ended up facing him.<ref name="Heroes of the Cult">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Heroes of the Cult]]</ref> | ||
During the 17th century, Heraklion was renamed to Candia and was the capital of the {{Wiki|Kingdom of Candia}} owned by the [[Republic of Venice]]. From 1648 to 1669, the city was {{Wiki|Siege of Candia|besieged}} by the [[Ottoman Empire]] before finally falling to their rule.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Bracers of Candia]]</ref> The ancient name of Heraklion was restored in the 19th century.<ref>{{WP|Heraklion}}</ref> | During the 17th century, Heraklion was renamed to Candia and was the capital of the {{Wiki|Kingdom of Candia}} owned by the [[Republic of Venice]]. From 1648 to 1669, the city was {{Wiki|Siege of Candia|besieged}} by the [[Ottoman Empire]] before finally falling to their rule.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' – [[Bracers of Candia]]</ref> The ancient name of Heraklion was restored in the 19th century.<ref>{{WP|Heraklion}}</ref> | ||
==Landmarks== | ==Landmarks== | ||
Despite its relatively small size, Heraklion housed many notable sites. It had a [[Temple of Poseidon, Messara|temple]] of [[Poseidon]], the [[Village Anax's House|house]] of the local leader, as well as the [[Crane of Oi Drues]] and the fishmarket of [[Fisherman's Beachhead]].<ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | Despite its relatively small size, Heraklion housed many notable sites. It had a [[Temple of Poseidon, Messara|temple]] of [[Poseidon]], the [[Village Anax's House|house]] of the local leader, as well as the [[Crane of Oi Drues]] and the fishmarket of [[Fisherman's Beachhead]].<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Latest revision as of 05:46, 22 September 2026
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Heraklion (Ancient Greek: Ἡράκλειον) is the largest city and the administrative capital of the Greek island of Krete.
History[edit | edit source]
Named after the Greek hero Herakles, the city was but a small town during the Peloponnesian War, located on the shore of the Octopus Bay of Messara. Despite its size, it had served as the port city for the Minoan town of Knossos.[1]
During the 5th century BCE, the town became the base of operations for the man known only as Swordfish. He demanded the fishermen of the town pay him, in fish as well as drachmae, and mutilated and fed people to the sharks near his hideout below Fisherman's Beacon.[2][3][4][5]
The dread of him continued, despite his apparent disappearance from sight following his adventure into the labyrinth below Knossos Palace with his friend Nikios.[4]
During the Peloponnesian War, the town was visited by the Spartan misthios Kassandra.[6] While there, she learned of Swordfish, and eventually ended up facing him.[7]
During the 17th century, Heraklion was renamed to Candia and was the capital of the Kingdom of Candia owned by the Republic of Venice. From 1648 to 1669, the city was besieged by the Ottoman Empire before finally falling to their rule.[8] The ancient name of Heraklion was restored in the 19th century.[9]
Landmarks[edit | edit source]
Despite its relatively small size, Heraklion housed many notable sites. It had a temple of Poseidon, the house of the local leader, as well as the Crane of Oi Drues and the fishmarket of Fisherman's Beachhead.[6]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Unity (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Messara: Heraklion
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Of Minotaurs and Men
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Lost Arkalochori Axe
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Catch and Release
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Blood in the Water
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Heroes of the Cult
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Bracers of Candia
- ↑
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