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[[File:Crocodile-crocodilopolis-origins.jpg|thumb|250px|A worshipped crocodile in | [[File:Crocodile-crocodilopolis-origins.jpg|thumb|250px|A worshipped crocodile in Krokodilopolis]] | ||
Widely endemic throughout Africa, crocodiles were historically a common sight along the [[Nile]], ranging as far north as [[Lake Mareotis]] where they made their lairs along its banks.<ref name="ACO" /> They were at times a menace to the [[Egypt]]ians living along those shores; in 48 BCE, a group of crocodiles trapped a drunken [[Greece|Greek]] man, [[Klaudios]], at the top of a submerged, broken column off the island of the [[Lost Crypt]]. The creatures, anxious to devour Klaudios, were all slaughtered by the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] in his mission to find and recover Klaudios.<ref name="ACO Hidden Tax">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Hidden Tax]]</ref> In spite of their aggressive nature, crocodile eggs were sought after in Egypt for their medicinal properties, and in that same year, one egg had the value of 12 drachma.<ref name="ACO" /> | Widely endemic throughout Africa, crocodiles were historically a common sight along the [[Nile]], ranging as far north as [[Lake Mareotis]] where they made their lairs along its banks.<ref name="ACO" /> They were at times a menace to the [[Egypt]]ians living along those shores; in 48 BCE, a group of crocodiles trapped a drunken [[Greece|Greek]] man, [[Klaudios]], at the top of a submerged, broken column off the island of the [[Lost Crypt]]. The creatures, anxious to devour Klaudios, were all slaughtered by the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] in his mission to find and recover Klaudios.<ref name="ACO Hidden Tax">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Hidden Tax]]</ref> In spite of their aggressive nature, crocodile eggs were sought after in Egypt for their medicinal properties, and in that same year, one egg had the value of 12 drachma.<ref name="ACO" /> | ||
Despite the danger they posed, and even because of it, Egyptians worshipped crocodiles in the form of the god [[Sobek]]; the most significant place of worship was the city called [[Krokodilopolis]] by the Greeks in the [[Faiyum Oasis]]. | |||
In the early 18th century, the [[piracy|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] [[Hunting|hunted]] crocodiles in the [[Caribbean|West Indies]] for their leather, which he used to [[Crafting (Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag)|craft]] his fourth [[pistol]] holster and second [[rope darts|rope dart]] pouch. | In the early 18th century, the [[piracy|pirate]] [[Edward Kenway]] [[Hunting|hunted]] crocodiles in the [[Caribbean|West Indies]] for their leather, which he used to [[Crafting (Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag)|craft]] his fourth [[pistol]] holster and second [[rope darts|rope dart]] pouch. | ||
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Crocodiles are large carnivorous, aquatic reptile with a tough hide, long snout, and a heavy tail. Native to the Caribbean and Africa,[1][2] the crocodile resembles its relative, the alligator which chiefly inhabits the Louisiana Bayou.[3]
It is a ferocious animal known for violent, unprovoked attacks on humans.[1][2]
History
Widely endemic throughout Africa, crocodiles were historically a common sight along the Nile, ranging as far north as Lake Mareotis where they made their lairs along its banks.[2] They were at times a menace to the Egyptians living along those shores; in 48 BCE, a group of crocodiles trapped a drunken Greek man, Klaudios, at the top of a submerged, broken column off the island of the Lost Crypt. The creatures, anxious to devour Klaudios, were all slaughtered by the Medjay Bayek in his mission to find and recover Klaudios.[4] In spite of their aggressive nature, crocodile eggs were sought after in Egypt for their medicinal properties, and in that same year, one egg had the value of 12 drachma.[2]
Despite the danger they posed, and even because of it, Egyptians worshipped crocodiles in the form of the god Sobek; the most significant place of worship was the city called Krokodilopolis by the Greeks in the Faiyum Oasis.
In the early 18th century, the pirate Edward Kenway hunted crocodiles in the West Indies for their leather, which he used to craft his fourth pistol holster and second rope dart pouch.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins