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'''Pelops''' was king of {{Wiki|Pisa}} in the [[Peloponnese]], a region of [[Greece]] that was named after him in Greek mythology. | '''Pelops''' was king of {{Wiki|Pisa, Greece|Pisa}} in the [[Peloponnese]], a region of [[Greece]] that was named after him in Greek mythology. | ||
Pelops was venerated in [[Olympia]], [[Elis]], | Pelops was venerated in [[Olympia]], [[Elis]], so much so that his cult developed into the founding myth of the [[Olympic Games]], and a black ram was sacrificed in his honor every year. In addition, a [[Pelopeion|shrine]], allegedly his tomb, was erected in the city as well.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
so much so that his cult | |||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
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Pelops was king of Pisa in the Peloponnese, a region of Greece that was named after him in Greek mythology.
Pelops was venerated in Olympia, Elis, so much so that his cult developed into the founding myth of the Olympic Games, and a black ram was sacrificed in his honor every year. In addition, a shrine, allegedly his tomb, was erected in the city as well.[1]
Appearance
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)