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Despite knowing the consequences of failure, [[Kyros of Zarax]] wished to challenge the princess of [[Arkadia]], [[Atalanta]], to a race, in an attempt to win her hand in marriage. However, on knowing that he was no longer the champion he was in his youth, Kyros traveled to his mentor [[Pythagoras]] for help. Pythagoras directed him to an abandoned temple that was dedicated to Aphrodite, and told him that he would find what he needed there.<ref name="ACPL Divine Science 2">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Divine Science: Chapter 2 – Kyros of Zarax]]</ref> | Despite knowing the consequences of failure, [[Kyros of Zarax]] wished to challenge the princess of [[Arkadia]], [[Atalanta]], to a race, in an attempt to win her hand in marriage. However, on knowing that he was no longer the champion he was in his youth, Kyros traveled to his mentor [[Pythagoras]] for help. Pythagoras directed him to an [[Abandoned Temple of Aphrodite|abandoned temple]] that was dedicated to Aphrodite, and told him that he would find what he needed there.<ref name="ACPL Divine Science 2">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Divine Science: Chapter 2 – Kyros of Zarax]]</ref> | ||
On his advice, Kyros traveled to the temple but was struck by a fierce blizzard, causing him to pass out at its entrance. During his unconscious state, Kyros was shown a surreal vision of an orchard, where he witnessed a young woman pluck three apples and take them to the temple of Aphrodite. Despite his attempts, the young woman could not hear or see him, leaving Kyros confused.<ref name="ACPL Divine Science 2" /> | On his advice, Kyros traveled to the temple but was struck by a fierce blizzard, causing him to pass out at its entrance. During his unconscious state, Kyros was shown a surreal vision of an orchard, where he witnessed a young woman pluck three apples and take them to the temple of Aphrodite. Despite his attempts, the young woman could not hear or see him, leaving Kyros confused.<ref name="ACPL Divine Science 2" /> | ||
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Aphrodite, also known as Venus, was an Isu who would later be revered as the Greek and Roman goddess of love, beauty, fertility, and femininity; she was even counted among the Twelve Gods, the mightiest deities of the Greek pantheon.
Influence
6th century BCE
Despite knowing the consequences of failure, Kyros of Zarax wished to challenge the princess of Arkadia, Atalanta, to a race, in an attempt to win her hand in marriage. However, on knowing that he was no longer the champion he was in his youth, Kyros traveled to his mentor Pythagoras for help. Pythagoras directed him to an abandoned temple that was dedicated to Aphrodite, and told him that he would find what he needed there.[1]
On his advice, Kyros traveled to the temple but was struck by a fierce blizzard, causing him to pass out at its entrance. During his unconscious state, Kyros was shown a surreal vision of an orchard, where he witnessed a young woman pluck three apples and take them to the temple of Aphrodite. Despite his attempts, the young woman could not hear or see him, leaving Kyros confused.[1]
When Kyros came to, he was covered in snow and without any feeling in his limbs, though he managed to make his way into the temple. Following this, he looked at the spot where Aphrodite had left the three apples, but could only see a single golden apple.[1]
Kyros then took the Apple and used it to defeat Atalanta in a race, through using its power to occasionally interrupt her as she ran. Because of this, it led to Kyros' victory, much to Atalanta's relief, as she did not wish Kyros to have been killed on her father's orders should he have lost.[1]
5th century BCE
Aphrodite's presence in Greece during the Peloponnesian War was great, with statues of her and shrines, altars dedicated to her found almost anywhere. Of special note were the Porneion district in Korinth and the Temple of Aphrodite on top of the Akrokorinth in Korinthia, famous for their hetaerae, as led by Anthousa.[2]
Aphrodite was especially venerated on the Kythera Island, the island's banner emblazoned with the dove sacred to her. Doves also decorated the temple dedicated to her on the island.[2]
There were also lesser things, like the 'flowers of Aphrodite' that Kosta, the blacksmith of Opous, asked the Spartan misthios Kassandra to recover from the nearby forest of the Red Lake. The red flowers were said to have been planted by the goddess herself, and had an invigorating effect on the men.[3] Another was a type of ore found in a cave in Malis, requested by a Lalaian blacksmith.[4]
On the island of Naxos, a bronze jar marked the place where, according to the stories, the Aloadai, the twin giant sons of the god Poseidon and Iphimedeia, held the god of war Ares imprisoned for thirteen months as punishment for his murder of Aphrodite's beloved Adonis.[2]
17th century
Aphrodite was displayed in a painting given as a wedding gift to Elizabeth Jane Weston by her uncle, John Dee. In a related letter, Dee confirmed that the goddess was real.[5]
Trivia
- Aphrodite's name is derived from the Greek word αφρός (afrós) meaning 'foam, froth, spume', referring the story of her origins in which the foam of the sea "gathered" and "grew" into the goddess following Kronus tossing the severed genitals of his father, Uranus, into the sea.
- Several paintings of Venus were displayed at the Villa Auditore's painting gallery.
- Aphrodite was represented by one of the statuettes that could be collected in Monteriggioni, and could be paired with a statue of Mars. The pair's description read "The god of rage and strength basks in his lover's radiant beauty. She tames his anger with her gentle touch."
- In Greece her statues were often depicted holding an apple.[2]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (statue only)
Reference
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Divine Science: Chapter 2 – Kyros of Zarax
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Family Values
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Ore of Aphrodite
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy - Divine Science: Chapter 3 - Elizabeth Jane Weston
