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The '''leopard''' is a {{wiki|Felidae|felid}} in the {{wiki|genus}} ''{{wiki|Panthera}}'' characterized by its yellow fur marked with {{wiki|Rosette (zoology)|rosette}}s. Similar in appearance to the [[Jaguar (animal)|jaguar]] of the [[Americas]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> it is native to [[Africa]] and [[Asia]]. | The '''leopard''' is a {{wiki|Felidae|felid}} in the {{wiki|genus}} ''{{wiki|Panthera}}'' characterized by its yellow fur marked with {{wiki|Rosette (zoology)|rosette}}s. Similar in appearance to the [[Jaguar (animal)|jaguar]] of the [[Americas]],<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> it is native to [[Africa]] and [[Asia]]. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===5th century BCE=== | ===5th century BCE=== | ||
In the wilds of ancient [[Greece]], leopards hunted as did [[lion]]s, [[Wolf|wolves]], and [[bear]]s. The [[Sparta]]n [[Mercenary| | In the wilds of ancient [[Greece]], leopards hunted as did [[lion]]s, [[Wolf|wolves]], and [[bear]]s. The [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] hunted and tamed some of them. The [[Trade Goods|fur]] of a leopard was considered exotic, and was valued at 47 [[drachma]]e.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
===1st century BCE=== | ===1st century BCE=== | ||
Historically, leopard furs were valued by [[human]]s in places such as [[Egypt]] for insulation against cold and windy weather, and as a status symbol: the pelts were especially sought by various priests. In 48 BCE, one leopard pelt was worth 50 [[drachma]]e.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | Historically, leopard furs were valued by [[human]]s in places such as [[Egypt]] for insulation against cold and windy weather, and as a status symbol: the pelts were especially sought by various priests. In 48 BCE, one leopard pelt was worth 50 [[drachma]]e.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | ||
== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
Realistically and despite the Greeks having knowledge of them, leopards are not known to have been native to Ancient Greece, unlike [[lion]]s. However there have been unconfirmed sighting in the past on Greek islands, especially on those near the coast of [[Turkey]]. | |||
In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'', leopard skins were the only legendary animal skins in the game, overshadowing lions and [[crocodile]]s whose skins were listed as rare. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | <gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | ||
Revision as of 19:57, 24 February 2020
The leopard is a felid in the genus Panthera characterized by its yellow fur marked with rosettes. Similar in appearance to the jaguar of the Americas,[1] it is native to Africa and Asia.
History
5th century BCE
In the wilds of ancient Greece, leopards hunted as did lions, wolves, and bears. The Spartan misthios Kassandra hunted and tamed some of them. The fur of a leopard was considered exotic, and was valued at 47 drachmae.[2]
1st century BCE
Historically, leopard furs were valued by humans in places such as Egypt for insulation against cold and windy weather, and as a status symbol: the pelts were especially sought by various priests. In 48 BCE, one leopard pelt was worth 50 drachmae.[3]
Behind the scenes
Realistically and despite the Greeks having knowledge of them, leopards are not known to have been native to Ancient Greece, unlike lions. However there have been unconfirmed sighting in the past on Greek islands, especially on those near the coast of Turkey.
In Assassin's Creed: Origins, leopard skins were the only legendary animal skins in the game, overshadowing lions and crocodiles whose skins were listed as rare.
Gallery
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A leopard in 5th century BCE Greece
