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==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Mythology=== | ===Mythology=== | ||
In most Greek mythology traditions, Agamemnon was best known for being the commander of the united Greek forces during the [[Trojan War]] in the 12th century BCE, a war fought against Troy after Menelaus' consort [[Helen of Troy|Helen]] was kidnapped by the Trojan prince [[Paris (mythology)|Paris]].<ref name=" | In most Greek mythology traditions, Agamemnon was best known for being the commander of the united Greek forces during the [[Trojan War]] in the 12th century BCE, a war fought against Troy after Menelaus' consort [[Helen of Troy|Helen]] was kidnapped by the Trojan prince [[Paris (mythology)|Paris]].<ref name="DT Agamemnon">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – "Mycenae" – King Agamemnon</ref> | ||
When Agamemnon's ships were immobilized by the goddess [[Artemis]] on their way to [[Troy]], Agamemnon sought to appease the goddess by sacrificing Iphigenia. However, the goddess intervened, pitying the girl and replaced her with a [[Deer|doe]].<ref name="Site">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Site of Iphigenia's Sacrifice|Boeotia: Site of Iphigenia's Sacrifice]]</ref> | When Agamemnon's ships were immobilized by the goddess [[Artemis]] on their way to [[Troy]], Agamemnon sought to appease the goddess by sacrificing Iphigenia. However, the goddess intervened, pitying the girl and replaced her with a [[Deer|doe]].<ref name="Site">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Site of Iphigenia's Sacrifice|Boeotia: Site of Iphigenia's Sacrifice]]</ref> | ||
Upon returning from the war, Agamemnon was killed by his wife | Upon returning from the war with mounds of treasure and the Trojan princess {{Wiki|Cassandra}} as a concubine, Agamemnon was either killed by his wife while he bathed or her lover, his cousin [[Aigisthos]] at his homecoming banquet.<ref name="DT Agamemnon" /> He was subsequently buried in a [[Agamemnon's Tomb|tomb]] connected to Mycenae nearby.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Agamemnon's Tomb|Argolis: Agamemnon's Tomb]]</ref> | ||
===Simulation=== | ===Simulation=== | ||
In a simulation created by the [[Isu]] [[Aletheia]], Agamemnon's soul resided in a vault connected to the [[Pit of Deprivation]] in the [[Chasm of Torment | [[File:ACOD FoA ToH Agamemnon Kassandra.png|thumb|240px|Agamemnon recruited by Kassandra]] | ||
In a simulation of the [[Underworld]] created by the [[Isu]] [[Aletheia]], Agamemnon's soul resided in a vault connected to the [[Pit of Deprivation]] in the [[Chasm of Torment]]. He met the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]], who was sent by [[Hades]] to recruit him as a guardian of the Underworld. After being defeated by Kassandra, Agamemnon agreed and travelled to the [[Gate of the Unbowed]] to defend it.<ref name="Fallen Guardians">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''[[The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades]]'' – [[The Underworld's Fallen Guardians]]</ref> | |||
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==Legacy and influence== | ==Legacy and influence== | ||
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.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Cult of Kosmos | 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.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Cult of Kosmos clues#Midas|Cult of Kosmos clues: Instruction for Midas]]</ref> 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'' – [[Cult of Kosmos clues#Nyx the Shadow|Cult of Kosmos clues: Sage Letter to Midas]]</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 ''misthios'' Kassandra eliminated the Cultists and recovered the armor for herself.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Silver Vein (memory)|The Silver Vein]]</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 ''misthios'' Kassandra eliminated the Cultists and recovered the armor for herself.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[The Silver Vein (memory)|The Silver Vein]]</ref> | ||
In 1876, when archaeologist {{Wiki|Heinrich Schliemann}} unearthed the circle grave of Mycenae he mistakenly attributed it to the Mycenaean King, and refuted that a gold mask he found inside was "The Death Mask of Agamemnon", however these claims were later debunked.<ref>''Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece'' – "Mycenae" – Grave Circle</ref> | |||
==Personality and characteristics== | |||
Agamemnon was said to be a fearsome warrior on par with [[Achilles]], but he was also an overly-ambitious and arrogant ruler. His determination and faith was so fierce, that he sacrificed his own daughter to convince Artemis to grant his ships passage to Troy. Despite his initial harshness and stubbornness as a leader, Agamemnon developed into a wise and confident leader.<ref name="DT Agamemnon" /> The denizens of the simulant Underworld however, perceived Agamemnon to be nothing more than a thug with a blade.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades'' – The Fallen: King Agamemnon of Mycenae</ref> | |||
===Equipment and skills=== | |||
In the simulation of the Underworld, Agamemnon wore his personal armor [[Agamemnon Set|set]] in combat and wielded a sword and round shield. He was capable of performing wide sweeping power attacks and also bashing his opponent with his shield.<ref name="Fallen Guardians" /> | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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ACOD Agamemnon Set.png|Kassandra wearing Agamemnon's armor | ACOD Agamemnon Set.png|Kassandra wearing Agamemnon's armor | ||
ACOD FoA ToH Agamemnon.jpg|Agamemnon in the Pit of Deprivation | ACOD FoA ToH Agamemnon.jpg|Agamemnon in the Pit of Deprivation | ||
ACOD FoA ToH Gate of the Unbowed Agamemnon.jpg|Agamemnon at the Gate of the Unbowed | ACOD FoA ToH Gate of the Unbowed Agamemnon.jpg|Agamemnon at the Gate of the Unbowed | ||
ACOD DT - The Quarrel Between Agamemnon and Achilles by Gaulli Giovannni Battista.jpg|''The Quarrel Between Agamemnon and Achilles'' by {{Wiki|Giovanni Battista Gaulli|Gaulli Giovanni Battista}} | |||
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Revision as of 17:31, 7 November 2019
Agamemnon was a king of Mycenae in Greek mythology. Together with his wife, queen Klytaimnestra, Agamemnon fathered Iphigenia and Orestes. He was also the brother of Menelaus, who reigned as King of Sparta.
Agamemnon was prominently featured in the works of Homer; 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 in the 12th century BCE, a war fought against Troy after Menelaus' consort Helen was kidnapped by the Trojan prince Paris.[1]
When Agamemnon's ships were immobilized by the goddess Artemis on their way to Troy, Agamemnon sought to appease the goddess by sacrificing Iphigenia. However, the goddess intervened, pitying the girl and replaced her with a doe.[2]
Upon returning from the war with mounds of treasure and the Trojan princess Cassandra as a concubine, Agamemnon was either killed by his wife while he bathed or her lover, his cousin Aigisthos at his homecoming banquet.[1] He was subsequently buried in a tomb connected to Mycenae nearby.[3]
Simulation
In a simulation of the Underworld created by the Isu Aletheia, Agamemnon's soul resided in a vault connected to the Pit of Deprivation in the Chasm of Torment. He met the Spartan misthios Kassandra, who was sent by Hades to recruit him as a guardian of the Underworld. After being defeated by Kassandra, Agamemnon agreed and travelled to the Gate of the Unbowed to defend it.[4]
Legacy and influence
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.[5] 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.[6]
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.[7]
In 1876, when archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann unearthed the circle grave of Mycenae he mistakenly attributed it to the Mycenaean King, and refuted that a gold mask he found inside was "The Death Mask of Agamemnon", however these claims were later debunked.[8]
Personality and characteristics
Agamemnon was said to be a fearsome warrior on par with Achilles, but he was also an overly-ambitious and arrogant ruler. His determination and faith was so fierce, that he sacrificed his own daughter to convince Artemis to grant his ships passage to Troy. Despite his initial harshness and stubbornness as a leader, Agamemnon developed into a wise and confident leader.[1] The denizens of the simulant Underworld however, perceived Agamemnon to be nothing more than a thug with a blade.[9]
Equipment and skills
In the simulation of the Underworld, Agamemnon wore his personal armor set in combat and wielded a sword and round shield. He was capable of performing wide sweeping power attacks and also bashing his opponent with his shield.[4]
Trivia
- Agamemnon (Ἀγαμέμνων) is an Ancient Greek name meaning "very steadfast", derived from ἀγα- (aga-) "very" and μέμνων (mémnōn) "steadfast".
- Throughout his appearance in The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades, Agamemnon is always shown wearing his personal armor. His face is never shown.
- The mural featuring Agamemnon is based on the reconstruction of Polygnotus' Nekyia.
Gallery
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A 5th century BCE mural featuring Agamemnon -
Kassandra wearing Agamemnon's armor -
Agamemnon in the Pit of Deprivation -
Agamemnon at the Gate of the Unbowed -
The Quarrel Between Agamemnon and Achilles by Gaulli Giovanni Battista
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
- The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades (simulation only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – "Mycenae" – King Agamemnon
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Boeotia: Site of Iphigenia's Sacrifice
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Argolis: Agamemnon's Tomb
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades – The Underworld's Fallen Guardians
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Cult of Kosmos clues: Instruction for Midas
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Cult of Kosmos clues: Sage Letter to Midas
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Silver Vein
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – "Mycenae" – Grave Circle
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades – The Fallen: King Agamemnon of Mycenae
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