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According to legends, the site was where [[Ariadne]], the [[Krete|Kretan]] princess and later a goddess of the labyrinth, maze, and [[snake]]s, was abandoned by her lover, the legendary hero [[Theseus]], who is also considered the founder of [[Athens]]. Ariadne was subsequently killed by the huntress goddess, [[Artemis]], for defiling a sacred place dedicated to her.<ref | According to legends, the site was where [[Ariadne]], the [[Krete|Kretan]] princess and later a goddess of the labyrinth, maze, and [[snake]]s, was abandoned by her lover, the legendary hero [[Theseus]], who is also considered the founder of [[Athens]]. Ariadne was subsequently killed by the huntress goddess, [[Artemis]], for defiling a sacred place dedicated to her.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos|Naxos: Deathbed of Ariadne]] </ref> | ||
===Peloponnesian War=== | ===Peloponnesian War=== | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the site was visited by the [[Sparta]]n [[Mercenary| | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the site was visited by the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]], who discovered in the ruins a group of [[Followers of Ares]], as well as the apparent remains of Ariadne. Kassandra subsequently claimed the Followers' valuables.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 16:38, 24 September 2019
The Deathbed of Ariadne was a ruined shrine in Maenad's Hills on Naxos Island, Greece.
History
Mythology
According to legends, the site was where Ariadne, the Kretan princess and later a goddess of the labyrinth, maze, and snakes, was abandoned by her lover, the legendary hero Theseus, who is also considered the founder of Athens. Ariadne was subsequently killed by the huntress goddess, Artemis, for defiling a sacred place dedicated to her.[1]
Peloponnesian War
During the Peloponnesian War, the site was visited by the Spartan misthios Kassandra, who discovered in the ruins a group of Followers of Ares, as well as the apparent remains of Ariadne. Kassandra subsequently claimed the Followers' valuables.[2]
Gallery
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The deathbed of Ariadne
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Concept art of the Deathbed of Ariadne
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Naxos: Deathbed of Ariadne
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey