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[[File:ACIII-FeathersandTrees_2.png|thumb|250px|An eagle screetches at Ratonhnhaké:ton]] | |||
'''Eagles''' are large birds of prey primarily found in [[Europe]], [[Asia]], [[Africa]], [[North America|North]] and [[South America]], and [[Australia]]. Eagles are members of the bird family {{Wiki|Accipitridae}}. | '''Eagles''' are large birds of prey primarily found in [[Europe]], [[Asia]], [[Africa]], [[North America|North]] and [[South America]], and [[Australia]]. Eagles are members of the bird family {{Wiki|Accipitridae}}. | ||
Eagles play an important role to the [[Assassins|Assassin Brotherhood]]. Many of the Assassin's actions and outfits bear resemblance to eagles, and eagles also swarm around [[View Points]] which the Assassins use to navigate their surroundings and to perform [[Leap of Faith|Leaps of Faith]] from. | Eagles play an important role to the [[Assassins|Assassin Brotherhood]]. Many of the Assassin's actions and outfits bear resemblance to eagles, and eagles also swarm around [[View Points]] which the Assassins use to navigate their surroundings and to perform [[Leap of Faith|Leaps of Faith]] from. They also dubbed the sixth sense that belonged to some of their members "[[Eagle Vision]]". | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' | [[Jupiter]], a member of the [[First Civilization]], wore a helmet that resembled an eagle. This became his representative animal when he was worshipped by the [[Greece|Greeks]] and [[Roman Empire|Roman]]s. | ||
[[Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad]] was named after the brightest {{Wiki|Altair|star}} in the {{Wiki|Aquila (constellation)|Aquila}} constellation. He acknowledged this by designing the door to his [[Library of Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad|library]] to resemble the constellation. Only by placing the [[Masyaf Keys|keys]] in the etchings of the constellation would the door to his [[Apple of Eden 2|treasure]] open.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations]]''</ref> | |||
The [[Kanien'kehá:ka]] revered eagles, and use their [[feathers]] in coming-of-age rites. During his coming-of-age, [[Ratonhnhaké:ton]] communed with [[Juno]] with a [[Crystal Balls|crystal ball]], and the two spoke in the form of eagles. This conversation set Ratonhnhaké:ton on the path of joining the Assassins.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | |||
In an alternate reality, Ratonhnhaké:ton underwent a spiritual journey where he communed with the spirit of the eagle, gaining the power to turn into one and [[Eagle Flight|fly short distances]].<ref>''[[The Tyranny of King Washington: The Betrayal]]''</ref> | |||
==Trivia== | |||
[[File:AC altair eagle.jpg|thumb|Concept art emphasizing the eagle silhouette of an Assassin's robes]] | |||
*According to [[Jade Raymond]], the series' eagle symbolism came about when the ''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' creative team realized the Assassin's predatory nature was akin to a bird-of-prey. Realizing this, they designed the character's robes to resemble an eagle and named him Altaïr.<ref>[http://www.videogamer.com/videos/assassins_creed_jade_raymond_interview.html ''Assassin's Creed'': Jade Raymond interview]</ref> | |||
*The names [[Aquilus]], [[Ezio Auditore da Firenze|Ezio]] and [[Haytham Kenway|Haytham]] are also associated with eagles or flight. | |||
==References== | |||
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Revision as of 18:17, 2 May 2013
Eagles are large birds of prey primarily found in Europe, Asia, Africa, North and South America, and Australia. Eagles are members of the bird family Accipitridae.
Eagles play an important role to the Assassin Brotherhood. Many of the Assassin's actions and outfits bear resemblance to eagles, and eagles also swarm around View Points which the Assassins use to navigate their surroundings and to perform Leaps of Faith from. They also dubbed the sixth sense that belonged to some of their members "Eagle Vision".
History
Jupiter, a member of the First Civilization, wore a helmet that resembled an eagle. This became his representative animal when he was worshipped by the Greeks and Romans.
Altaïr Ibn-La'Ahad was named after the brightest star in the Aquila constellation. He acknowledged this by designing the door to his library to resemble the constellation. Only by placing the keys in the etchings of the constellation would the door to his treasure open.[1]
The Kanien'kehá:ka revered eagles, and use their feathers in coming-of-age rites. During his coming-of-age, Ratonhnhaké:ton communed with Juno with a crystal ball, and the two spoke in the form of eagles. This conversation set Ratonhnhaké:ton on the path of joining the Assassins.[2]
In an alternate reality, Ratonhnhaké:ton underwent a spiritual journey where he communed with the spirit of the eagle, gaining the power to turn into one and fly short distances.[3]
Trivia
- According to Jade Raymond, the series' eagle symbolism came about when the Assassin's Creed creative team realized the Assassin's predatory nature was akin to a bird-of-prey. Realizing this, they designed the character's robes to resemble an eagle and named him Altaïr.[4]
- The names Aquilus, Ezio and Haytham are also associated with eagles or flight.