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The obsidian was also used locally by farmers and warriors for thousands of years before the introduction of bronze rendered the obsidian mines obsolete. The island was also a major stop-off point between the mainland and the island of [[Krete]].<ref>[https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/map/arid-islands Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Arid Islands]. Ubisoft. Accessed 15 June 2018.</ref> | The obsidian was also used locally by farmers and warriors for thousands of years before the introduction of bronze rendered the obsidian mines obsolete. The island was also a major stop-off point between the mainland and the island of [[Krete]].<ref>[https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/map/arid-islands Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Arid Islands]. Ubisoft. Accessed 15 June 2018.</ref> | ||
During the 5th century BCE, the Melian [[merchant]] [[Drakios]] was approached by the [[Cult of Kosmos]]. They called in favors he owed, and had him create the [[Battle of One Hundred Hands]]. As it was marketed, the tournament promised [[drachma]]e and glory to the Champion as if they had slain the [[Hekatonchires]] of the myths,<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Call to Arms (Melos)|Call to Arms]]</ref> whereas in truth the tournament was a trap for the [[Kassandra|sibling]] of the Cult's own champion, [[Alexios|Deimos]]. The tournament lasted for years, with unnumbered deaths, until it was shut down by the Spartan ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' Kassandra during the [[Peloponnesian War]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Legend No More]]</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 16:55, 3 November 2019
Melos, alternatively Milos, is a volcanic Greek archipelago located in the Aegean Sea, that was home to a fortified city during the Hellenistic period. Together with Hydrea, Melos formed the Greek region called the Obsidian Islands.
History
Founded by Spartan settlers, Melos was quickly discovered to house rich sources of sulfur and obsidian, which were then exported throughout the Mediterranean.[1]
The obsidian was also used locally by farmers and warriors for thousands of years before the introduction of bronze rendered the obsidian mines obsolete. The island was also a major stop-off point between the mainland and the island of Krete.[2]
During the 5th century BCE, the Melian merchant Drakios was approached by the Cult of Kosmos. They called in favors he owed, and had him create the Battle of One Hundred Hands. As it was marketed, the tournament promised drachmae and glory to the Champion as if they had slain the Hekatonchires of the myths,[3] whereas in truth the tournament was a trap for the sibling of the Cult's own champion, Deimos. The tournament lasted for years, with unnumbered deaths, until it was shut down by the Spartan misthios Kassandra during the Peloponnesian War.[4]
Geography
Due to the volcanic activity in the area, Melos was divided into three regions, each an island in itself:
Gallery
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Map of Melos -
Concept art of Melos
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Melos: Melos
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Arid Islands. Ubisoft. Accessed 15 June 2018.
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Call to Arms
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Legend No More