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In [[Greece|Greek]] mythology, '''Agamemnon''' was a legendary king of [[Mycenae]] and the brother of King [[Menelaus]] of [[Sparta]]. Together with his wife, queen [[Klytaimnestra]], Agamemnon fathered [[Iphigenia]] and [[Orestes]]. Agamemnon was prominently featured in [[Homer]]'s works; the ''[[Iliad]]'' and the ''[[Odyssey]]''. The authors [[Euripides]] and [[Sophokles]] also wrote of him. | In [[Greece|Greek]] mythology, '''Agamemnon''' was a legendary king of [[Mycenae]] and the brother of King [[Menelaus]] of [[Sparta]]. Together with his wife, queen [[Klytaimnestra]], Agamemnon fathered [[Iphigenia]] and [[Orestes]]. Agamemnon was prominently featured in [[Homer]]'s works; the ''[[Iliad]]'' and the ''[[Odyssey]]''. The authors [[Euripides]] and [[Sophokles]] also wrote of him. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Mythology=== | |||
In most Greek mythology traditions, Agamemnon was best known for being the commander of the united Greek forces during the [[Trojan War]], a war fought against Troy after Menelaus' consort [[Helen of Troy|Helen]] was kidnapped by the Trojan prince [[Paris (mythology)|Paris]].<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | In most Greek mythology traditions, Agamemnon was best known for being the commander of the united Greek forces during the [[Trojan War]], a war fought against Troy after Menelaus' consort [[Helen of Troy|Helen]] was kidnapped by the Trojan prince [[Paris (mythology)|Paris]].<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
Upon returning from the war, Agamemnon was killed by his wife's lover [[Aigisthos]] at his homecoming banquet.<ref name="ACOd" /> | Upon returning from the war, Agamemnon was killed by his wife's lover [[Aigisthos]] at his homecoming banquet.<ref name="ACOd" /> | ||
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Agamemnon was one of the four champions [[Hades]] tasked the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] to replace [[Cerberos]] as a guardian of [[Tartaros]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades]]''</ref> | |||
==Legacy and influence== | ==Legacy and influence== | ||
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During the Classical period, Agamemnon was referred by the [[Cult of Kosmos]] as the first servant of [[Kosmos]], the Cult's ideal of peace through order. Because of this the [[Worshippers of the Bloodline]] sought to resurrect him. However, when that failed the [[Sage (Cult of Kosmos)|Sage]] of the [[Eyes of Kosmos]] branch, [[Nyx the Shadow]], sought to remove all traces of Agamemnon and his lineage from the history books. This task was given especially to [[Midas]], a Cultist active in Argolis.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Eyes of Kosmos]]</ref> | During the Classical period, Agamemnon was referred by the [[Cult of Kosmos]] as the first servant of [[Kosmos]], the Cult's ideal of peace through order. Because of this the [[Worshippers of the Bloodline]] sought to resurrect him. However, when that failed the [[Sage (Cult of Kosmos)|Sage]] of the [[Eyes of Kosmos]] branch, [[Nyx the Shadow]], sought to remove all traces of Agamemnon and his lineage from the history books. This task was given especially to [[Midas]], a Cultist active in Argolis.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Eyes of Kosmos]]</ref> | ||
In addition, Agamemnon's own personal [[Agamemnon Set|armor]], which he allegedly wore during the Trojan War, was recovered by the Cult of Kosmos and split amongst the members of [[the Silver Vein]] branch. During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the '' | In addition, Agamemnon's own personal [[Agamemnon Set|armor]], which he allegedly wore during the Trojan War, was recovered by the Cult of Kosmos and split amongst the members of [[the Silver Vein]] branch. During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the ''misthios'' Kassandra eliminated the Cultists and recovered the armor for herself.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Silver Vein (memory)|The Silver Vein]]</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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In Greek mythology, Agamemnon was a legendary king of Mycenae and the brother of King Menelaus of Sparta. Together with his wife, queen Klytaimnestra, Agamemnon fathered Iphigenia and Orestes. Agamemnon was prominently featured in Homer's works; the Iliad and the Odyssey. The authors Euripides and Sophokles also wrote of him.
Biography
Mythology
In most Greek mythology traditions, Agamemnon was best known for being the commander of the united Greek forces during the Trojan War, a war fought against Troy after Menelaus' consort Helen was kidnapped by the Trojan prince Paris.[1]
Upon returning from the war, Agamemnon was killed by his wife's lover Aigisthos at his homecoming banquet.[1]
Simulation
Agamemnon was one of the four champions Hades tasked the Spartan misthios Kassandra to replace Cerberos as a guardian of Tartaros.[2]
Legacy and influence
After his death, a tomb dedicated to him was built in Argolis, within the region regarded as his 'palace'.[1]
During the Classical period, Agamemnon was referred by the Cult of Kosmos as the first servant of Kosmos, the Cult's ideal of peace through order. Because of this the Worshippers of the Bloodline sought to resurrect him. However, when that failed the Sage of the Eyes of Kosmos branch, Nyx the Shadow, sought to remove all traces of Agamemnon and his lineage from the history books. This task was given especially to Midas, a Cultist active in Argolis.[3]
In addition, Agamemnon's own personal armor, which he allegedly wore during the Trojan War, was recovered by the Cult of Kosmos and split amongst the members of the Silver Vein branch. During the Peloponnesian War, the misthios Kassandra eliminated the Cultists and recovered the armor for herself.[4]
Trivia
- His name in Greek, Ἀγαμέμνων (Agamémnōn), means 'very steadfast', derived from ἀγα- (aga-, 'very') + μέμνων (mémnōn, 'steadfast').
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
- The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades (simulation only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Eyes of Kosmos
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Silver Vein
