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'''Europa''' was the sister of [[Kadmos]], the legendary founder of the ''[[polis]]'' of [[Thebes, Greece|Thebes]] in [[Boeotia]], [[Greece]]. | '''Europa''' was the sister of [[Kadmos]], the legendary founder of the ''[[polis]]'' of [[Thebes, Greece|Thebes]] in [[Boeotia]], [[Greece]]. | ||
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Europa was the sister of Kadmos, the legendary founder of the polis of Thebes in Boeotia, Greece.
Biography
When the god Zeus saw Europa, he stole her away in the form of a bull. Her brother Kadmos chased after them.[1] Afterwards, she was said to have given birth to the man who would become King Minos.[2]
Trivia
- In the Greek mythology, Europa was a Phoenician princess. At the request of Zeus, the god Hephaistos built a giant bronze automaton named Talos to protect Europa from pirates and raiders.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed II (Glyphs only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Boeotia: Kadmeia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Messara: Gortyn