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{{Quote|The first Medjay was the protector of the pharaoh. But now, it means we must protect all the people of Egypt. Not just protect them, but work for their well-being.|the Medjay Bayek to his son Khemu|Assassin's Creed: Origins}} | |||
[[File:ACO Medjay badge.jpg|thumb|250px|Bayek showing his Medjay badge]] | [[File:ACO Medjay badge.jpg|thumb|250px|Bayek showing his Medjay badge]] | ||
The '''Medjay''' was an elite [[Egypt]]ian military unit who acted as the ultimate sworn guardians of the Pharaoh and the nation. More than just a [[police]] force, at their peak, they were highly esteemed, perceived as the very symbol of true honor, courage, and duty. For this reason, their badge was the Eye of Horus, an emblem representing the protection of the Egyptian people.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | The '''Medjay''' was an elite [[Egypt]]ian military unit who acted as the ultimate sworn guardians of the Pharaoh and the nation. More than just a [[police]] force, at their peak, they were highly esteemed, perceived as the very symbol of true honor, courage, and duty. For this reason, their badge was the Eye of Horus, an emblem representing the protection of the Egyptian people.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 03:41, 13 November 2017
- "The first Medjay was the protector of the pharaoh. But now, it means we must protect all the people of Egypt. Not just protect them, but work for their well-being."
- ―the Medjay Bayek to his son Khemu[src]
The Medjay was an elite Egyptian military unit who acted as the ultimate sworn guardians of the Pharaoh and the nation. More than just a police force, at their peak, they were highly esteemed, perceived as the very symbol of true honor, courage, and duty. For this reason, their badge was the Eye of Horus, an emblem representing the protection of the Egyptian people.[1]
History
The Medjay were originally established during the Old Kingdom period of Egypt.[1]
By the time of the Ptolemaic dynasty, the role had faded away, with Bayek being the last Medjay and acting as a sheriff of sorts for his community.[1]
Trivia
- The Medjay symbol was the all-seeing Eye of Horus. Bayek had a golden tablet with the Eye that he used as a badge.