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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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In 2020, while reliving [[Eivor Varinsdottir|Eivor]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] through the [[Animus|Portable Animus HR-8.5]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Layla Hassan]] | In 2020, while reliving [[Eivor Varinsdottir|Eivor]]'s [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] through the [[Animus|Portable Animus HR-8.5]], the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Layla Hassan]] [[Animus mod|modified]] the Animus interface to allow for a variety of skins to be applied to her horse: | ||
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Revision as of 20:55, 1 April 2022
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]
18th century
Among the treasures he gathered during his adventures, Alonzo Batilla also had an ivory sculpture featuring a sacred leopard.[4]
Animus mods
In 2020, while reliving Eivor's genetic memories through the Portable Animus HR-8.5, the Assassin Layla Hassan modified the Animus interface to allow for a variety of skins to be applied to her horse:
| Image | Name | Description | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Svartr | This mount appears as if summoned out of your own shadow, just beyond your field of vision, every time it is called forth. | Reda's Shop / Dark Knight Pack | |
| White Fang | Obviously named for its visual traits, instead of being based on some fancy mythical animal or creature of legend. | Reda's Shop / Ullr's Hunter Pack |
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
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Pirates (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (Animus mod only)