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[[File:ACOd-relief-LabourHydra.jpg|thumb|250px|A relief depicting Herakles and the Hydra]] | [[File:ACOd-relief-LabourHydra.jpg|thumb|250px|A relief depicting Herakles and the Hydra]] | ||
The '''Lernaean Hydra''' was a gigantic, many-headed [[snake]] in the [[Greece|Greek]] mythology. For every head of the Hydra that was cut off, two more would sprout in its place. | The '''Lernaean Hydra''' was a gigantic, many-headed [[snake]] in the [[Greece|Greek]] mythology. For every head of the Hydra that was cut off, two more would sprout in its place. | ||
The Hydra lived in the region later known as [[Wetlands of the Hydra]] in [[Argolis]]. The second of the [[Labours of Hercules|twelve labours]] performed by the legendary hero [[Herakles]] was the slaying of the Hydra. In this he succeeded with the help of his nephew [[Iolaos]], as they burned each neck he cut before new heads could grow back.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ==History== | ||
The Hydra lived in the region later known as [[Wetlands of the Hydra]] in [[Argolis]]. The second of the [[Labours of Hercules|twelve labours]] performed by the legendary hero [[Herakles]] was the slaying of the Hydra. In this he succeeded with the help of his nephew [[Iolaos]], as they burned each neck he cut before new heads could grow back. Another version of the myth said that Herakles used the snake's own venom to prevent its regeneration.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | |||
==Influence and legacy== | |||
The story of the Hydra and Herakles' survived through the years, and was memorized in reliefs used to decorate temples and households.<ref name="ACOd" /> | |||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]] a member and the [[Sage (Cult of Kosmos)|Sage]] of the [[Gods of the Aegean Sea]] branch of the [[Cult of Kosmos]] used the creature's name as his [[The Hydra|cryptonym]].<ref name="ACOd" /> | |||
On the [[Aegean Sea]] during the 5th century also sailed a ship called ''[[Kechrias]]'', whose sails and finery bore the image of the Hydra, to the point that they were called ''The Hydra's Venom''.<ref name="ACOd" /> | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | <gallery widths="180" position="center" captionalign="center"> | ||
ACOd-Kechriasshield.jpg|A shield bearing the image of the Hydra, aboard the ship '' | ACOd-Kechriasshield.jpg|A shield bearing the image of the Hydra, aboard the ship ''Kechrias'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 02:19, 3 February 2019
The Lernaean Hydra was a gigantic, many-headed snake in the Greek mythology. For every head of the Hydra that was cut off, two more would sprout in its place.
History
The Hydra lived in the region later known as Wetlands of the Hydra in Argolis. The second of the twelve labours performed by the legendary hero Herakles was the slaying of the Hydra. In this he succeeded with the help of his nephew Iolaos, as they burned each neck he cut before new heads could grow back. Another version of the myth said that Herakles used the snake's own venom to prevent its regeneration.[1]
Influence and legacy
The story of the Hydra and Herakles' survived through the years, and was memorized in reliefs used to decorate temples and households.[1]
During the Peloponnesian War a member and the Sage of the Gods of the Aegean Sea branch of the Cult of Kosmos used the creature's name as his cryptonym.[1]
On the Aegean Sea during the 5th century also sailed a ship called Kechrias, whose sails and finery bore the image of the Hydra, to the point that they were called The Hydra's Venom.[1]
Gallery
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A shield bearing the image of the Hydra, aboard the ship Kechrias
Appearance
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
Reference