Pig

A pig in Greece

The domestic pig (Sus scrofa domestica), commonly referred to simply as pig, is a domesticated subspecies of the wild boar. Domesticated pigs, unlike their wild cousins, have a lot less hair. Several species are known but the most common ones are pink in color.

Among the earliest animals domesticated by humans, the pigs have been used as a source of meat in human societies across the world since the dawn of their civilization. From ancient Greece to the British American colonies.

After a pig escapes to the wild, their offspring are often known as wild pigs.

Behind the scenes

• Colloquially, the term pig has come to denote a greedy, dirty, or unpleasant person.
• When nearing the border of Megara, one may hear Kassandra say: "Megaris, the city of pigs", even though Megara is the city and Megaris is the region.

Gallery

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  A sheep and a pig resting on a busy street in Tegea

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed III (first appearance)
• Assassin's Creed: Rogue
• Assassin's Creed: Odyssey