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[[File:ACP Treasure Deity's Head.png|thumb|150px|A Mayan [[sun]] deity's head carved from jade]] | [[File:ACP Treasure Deity's Head.png|thumb|150px|A Mayan [[sun]] deity's head carved from jade]] | ||
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Both the [[Maya]]s and the [[Aztec Empire|Aztecs]] used jade as a decorative stone, whence they carved into various shapes, or used as part of mosaics.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref> | Both the [[Maya]]s and the [[Aztec Empire|Aztecs]] used jade as a decorative stone, whence they carved into various shapes, or used as part of mosaics.<ref name="ACP">''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref> | ||
In [[China]], jade was considered to be a symbol of good fortune, same as [[pig]]s.<ref name="ACP" /> | |||
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ACP Treasure Jade Mask.png|A ceremonial death mask of an Aztec ruler made of jade | ACP Treasure Jade Mask.png|A ceremonial death mask of an Aztec ruler made of jade | ||
ACP Treasure Jade Pig.png|A Chinese pig amulet | |||
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Revision as of 19:49, 13 March 2020
Jade refers to a variety of largely green-hued minerals, often used as sculpting material.
History
Unknown
Both the Mayas and the Aztecs used jade as a decorative stone, whence they carved into various shapes, or used as part of mosaics.[1]
In China, jade was considered to be a symbol of good fortune, same as pigs.[1]
18th century
During the Golden Age of Piracy in the West Indies, jade was desired for its value by lots of people, including pirates, and soldiers.[2] In search of carved jade, they were not above raiding Mayan temples, or offering rewards for it.[3]
19th century
In the Victorian era, jade was used occasionally in the crafting of weapons, namely in the blades of kukris and cane-swords .[4]
Behind the scenes
Jade Raymond, a Canadian video game executive, worked as the Producer of Assassin's Creed, and as the Executive Producer of Assassin's Creed II.
Gallery
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A ceremonial death mask of an Aztec ruler made of jade -
A Chinese pig amulet
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Pirates
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Pirates
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- ↑ Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – The Treasure Hunter
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate