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[[File:ACOD_pig.jpg|thumb|200px||A pig in Greece]] | [[File:ACOD_pig.jpg|thumb|200px||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. | 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. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Among the earliest animals domesticated by [[human]]s, the pigs have been used as a source of meat in human societies across the [[Earth|world]] | Among the earliest animals domesticated by [[human]]s, the pigs have been used as a source of meat in human societies across the [[Earth|world]] from ancient [[Greece]],<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> where their tails were valued at 3 [[drachma]]e apiece, to the [[United States|British American colonies]].<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | ||
After a pig escapes to the wild, their offspring are often known as [[wild pig]]s. | After a pig escapes to the wild, their offspring are often known as [[wild pig]]s. | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' {{Corpse}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Rebellion]]'' {{Corpse}} | ||
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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.
History
Among the earliest animals domesticated by humans, the pigs have been used as a source of meat in human societies across the world from ancient Greece,[1] where their tails were valued at 3 drachmae apiece, to the British American colonies.[2]
After a pig escapes to the wild, their offspring are often known as wild pigs.
Influence
In ancient Greece, Megaris and its main city Megara were connected with pigs, to the point that the region's emblem featured the head of a pig. The Spartan misthios Kassandra makes a note of this, as well, approaching the city: "Megaris, the city of pigs."[1]
Behind the scenes
Colloquially, the term pig has come to denote a greedy, dirty, or unpleasant person.
Gallery
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The full banner of Megaris -
The emblem of Megaris: a pig's head -
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A tattooed pig in 9th century Ravensthorpe, England
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed III (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue
- Assassin's Creed: Unity
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion (appears as a corpse only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- Assassin's Creed: Jade (mentioned only)