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According to the story, after Melikertes died, his mother jumped into the sea with his corpse. While Ino's remains were found by [[Megaris|Megarians]], Melikertes' was found by [[Sisyphos]], the founder of [[Korinth]]. Sisyphos buried the prince's body, and established both a cult as well as the [[Isthmian Games]] in honor of Melikertes.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Korinthia|Korinthia: Altar of Melikertes]]</ref> | According to the story, after Melikertes died, his mother jumped into the sea with his corpse. While Ino's remains were found by [[Megaris|Megarians]], Melikertes' was found by [[Sisyphos]], the founder of [[Korinth]]. Sisyphos buried the prince's body, and established both a cult as well as the [[Isthmian Games]] in honor of Melikertes.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Korinthia|Korinthia: Altar of Melikertes]]</ref> | ||
By the time of the [[Peloponnesian War]], an [[Altar of Melikertes|altar]] still stood on the shore north of [[Port of Kechries]] in [[Korinthia]], and people worshipped there.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | By the time of the [[Peloponnesian War]], an [[Altar of Melikertes|altar]] still stood on the shore north of [[Port of Kechries]] in [[Korinthia]], and people worshipped there.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
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In Greek mythology, Melikertes was a mortal prince of Boeotia, the son of Ino, who after his death and transfiguration was revered as the deity Palaemon.
According to the story, after Melikertes died, his mother jumped into the sea with his corpse. While Ino's remains were found by Megarians, Melikertes' was found by Sisyphos, the founder of Korinth. Sisyphos buried the prince's body, and established both a cult as well as the Isthmian Games in honor of Melikertes.[1]
By the time of the Peloponnesian War, an altar still stood on the shore north of Port of Kechries in Korinthia, and people worshipped there.[2]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)