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When Hippolytos learned that his stepmother and Theseus' second wife, [[Phaidra]], was in love with him, he refused to reciprocate the feelings. Hurt by his rebuff, Phaidra told Theseus that Hippolytos had violated her, and in his anger, Theseus condemned his son to die. Theseus had the god [[Poseidon]] bring forth a sea monster, and Hippolytos crashed in his [[chariot]], dying.<ref | When Hippolytos learned that his stepmother and Theseus' second wife, [[Phaidra]], was in love with him, he refused to reciprocate the feelings. Hurt by his rebuff, Phaidra told Theseus that Hippolytos had violated her, and in his anger, Theseus condemned his son to die. Theseus had the god [[Poseidon]] bring forth a sea monster, and Hippolytos crashed in his [[chariot]], dying.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Argolis|Argolis: Chariot of Hippolytos]]</ref> | ||
==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
In 5th century BCE [[Athens]] had a [[Monument of Hippolytos|cenotaph]] erected in Hippolytos' memory.<ref | In 5th century BCE [[Athens]] had a [[Monument of Hippolytos|cenotaph]] erected in Hippolytos' memory.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Attika|Attika: Monument of Hippolytos]]</ref> | ||
Within the [[Sinkholes of Herakles]] in [[Argolis]] were the remains of Hippolytos' [[Chariot of Hippolytos|chariot]]. The [[Sparta]]n [[Mercenary| | Within the [[Sinkholes of Herakles]] in [[Argolis]] were the remains of Hippolytos' [[Chariot of Hippolytos|chariot]]. The [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] visited these both landmarks during the [[Peloponnesian War]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
Revision as of 18:56, 14 October 2019
Hippolytos was the son of Theseus in Greek mythology.
Biography
When Hippolytos learned that his stepmother and Theseus' second wife, Phaidra, was in love with him, he refused to reciprocate the feelings. Hurt by his rebuff, Phaidra told Theseus that Hippolytos had violated her, and in his anger, Theseus condemned his son to die. Theseus had the god Poseidon bring forth a sea monster, and Hippolytos crashed in his chariot, dying.[1]
Legacy
In 5th century BCE Athens had a cenotaph erected in Hippolytos' memory.[2]
Within the Sinkholes of Herakles in Argolis were the remains of Hippolytos' chariot. The Spartan misthios Kassandra visited these both landmarks during the Peloponnesian War.[3]
Gallery
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The remains of Hippolytos' chariot -
The Monument of Hippolytos in Athens
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Argolis: Chariot of Hippolytos
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Attika: Monument of Hippolytos
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey