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Best known as the father of the athletic princess of Arkadia, Iasius welcomed [[Kyros of Zarax]] to his court. Kyros had come to ask for Atalanta's hand, and even though Iasius was pleased at the prospect, given that Kyros was a former champion, Atalanta had announced that she would only marry a man who could beat her at a foot race.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Divine Science: Chapter 2 – Kyros of Zarax]]</ref> | Best known as the father of the athletic princess of Arkadia, Iasius welcomed [[Kyros of Zarax]] to his court. Kyros had come to ask for Atalanta's hand, and even though Iasius was pleased at the prospect, given that Kyros was a former [[Olympic Games|Olympic champion]], Atalanta had announced that she would only marry a man who could beat her at a foot race.<ref name="PL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Divine Science: Chapter 2 – Kyros of Zarax]]</ref> | ||
Iasius warned Kyros that no man had yet proven faster than his daughter, and as Atalanta's rules stood, all losers lost their lives as well. As this didn't disencourage Kyros, Iasius arranged for him to meet Atalanta, see if he truly considered her worth it.<ref name="PL" /> | Iasius warned Kyros that no man had yet proven faster than his daughter, and as Atalanta's rules stood, all losers lost their lives as well. As this didn't disencourage Kyros, Iasius arranged for him to meet Atalanta, see if he truly considered her worth it.<ref name="PL" /> | ||
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Iasius, also known as Iasus, was the king of Arkadia and father of Atalanta during the 6th century BCE.
Biography
Best known as the father of the athletic princess of Arkadia, Iasius welcomed Kyros of Zarax to his court. Kyros had come to ask for Atalanta's hand, and even though Iasius was pleased at the prospect, given that Kyros was a former Olympic champion, Atalanta had announced that she would only marry a man who could beat her at a foot race.[1]
Iasius warned Kyros that no man had yet proven faster than his daughter, and as Atalanta's rules stood, all losers lost their lives as well. As this didn't disencourage Kyros, Iasius arranged for him to meet Atalanta, see if he truly considered her worth it.[1]
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