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''Pythia'' was a title given to any woman who served in the role at a given period, and the position was widely regarded as sacrosanct throughout [[Greece]]. Throughout the first millennium BCE, her counsel had enormous sociopolitical influence because of the faith the highly religious Greeks placed upon her connection with Apollo. She was commonly selected among the villagers in the region, such as those living at the [[Chora of Delphi]].{{Cite}} | ''Pythia'' was a title given to any woman who served in the role at a given period, and the position was widely regarded as sacrosanct throughout [[Greece]]. Throughout the first millennium BCE, her counsel had enormous sociopolitical influence because of the faith the highly religious Greeks placed upon her connection with Apollo. She was commonly selected among the villagers in the region, such as those living at the [[Chora of Delphi]].{{Cite}} | ||
==History== | |||
===Archaic period=== | |||
In the late 7th century BCE, the [[Thera]]n [[Battus I of Cyrene|Battus I]] visited the Pythia to seek advice, including one on his home which had been plagued with a severe drought with no rain for 7 years. The Pythia gave him a prophecy, tasking him to travel to [[Libya]] to establish a city on advice from Apollo. Accepting her advice, Battus I led a group of Therans to Libya, founding the city of [[Cyrene]] and the colony of [[Cyrenaica]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | |||
===Classical period=== | |||
[[File:ACOD Pythia Leonidas.png|thumb|250px|The Pythia attempted to dissuade Leonidas]] | |||
At least since the [[Greco-Persian Wars]], the Pythia had been corrupted by the [[Cult of Kosmos]], who manipulated them into giving false prophecies to individuals who sought their wisdom. Using an [[Isu]] [[Pyramid (Isu)|artifact]] in the [[Sanctuary of Kosmos]], the Pythia were given glimpses of the future, which the Cult used for their own benefits and goals.<ref name="The Truth Will Out">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[The Truth Will Out]]</ref> In 480 BCE, King [[Leonidas I of Sparta]] sought out the [[Pythia (480 BCE)|Pythia]] for advice into going to war with King [[Xerxes I of Persia]], who began a {{Wiki|Second Persian invasion of Greece|second invasion}} of [[Greece]]. The Cult were present alongside the Pythia, who attempted to dissuade Leonidas from warring, stating that his efforts would be ruthless. However, Leonidas defyed the Pythia and Cult and led his men to meet Xerxes' army at the [[Hot Gates of Thermopylai]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Bully the Bullies]]</ref> | |||
Later in the 440s BCE, the role of the Pythia was fulfiled by [[Praxithea]]. She was similarly forced by the Cult to relay false prophecies according to their designs, one of these was to eliminate the threat posed by the family of Leonidas' daughter [[Myrrine]]. Praxithea proclamimed that Myyrine's youngest child [[Alexios]] had to die to prevent the downfall of [[Sparta]].<ref name="Sins of the Past">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Sins of the Past]]</ref> Nevertheless, the plan failed as both Alexios and Kassandra, who tried to stop and was dropped by [[Nikolaos]],<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Debt Collector]]</ref> ultimately survived.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | |||
[[File:The Truth Will Out - Assassins Creed Odyssey.png|thumb|250px|left|The Pythia confronted by Kassandra in 431 BCE]] | |||
By the time of the [[Peloponnesian War]], Praxithea had stepped down as the Pythia and was succeeded by another [[Pythia (431 BCE)|oracle]]. The guilt from her giving the false prophecies eventually led her to confess to her grandchildren [[Lykaon]] and [[Agave]], both of whom wanted to take matters into their own hands and bring her to justice.<ref name="Sins of the Past" /> | |||
In 431 BCE, the ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] visited the Pythia on suggestion of her ''[[Adrestia]]'' co-captain [[Barnabas]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Consulting a Ghost]]</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
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The Pythia, also known as the Oracle of Delphi, was the high priestess of the Temple of Apollo in Delphi who delivered prophecies to all who visited her.
Pythia was a title given to any woman who served in the role at a given period, and the position was widely regarded as sacrosanct throughout Greece. Throughout the first millennium BCE, her counsel had enormous sociopolitical influence because of the faith the highly religious Greeks placed upon her connection with Apollo. She was commonly selected among the villagers in the region, such as those living at the Chora of Delphi. [citation needed]
History
Archaic period
In the late 7th century BCE, the Theran Battus I visited the Pythia to seek advice, including one on his home which had been plagued with a severe drought with no rain for 7 years. The Pythia gave him a prophecy, tasking him to travel to Libya to establish a city on advice from Apollo. Accepting her advice, Battus I led a group of Therans to Libya, founding the city of Cyrene and the colony of Cyrenaica.[1]
Classical period
At least since the Greco-Persian Wars, the Pythia had been corrupted by the Cult of Kosmos, who manipulated them into giving false prophecies to individuals who sought their wisdom. Using an Isu artifact in the Sanctuary of Kosmos, the Pythia were given glimpses of the future, which the Cult used for their own benefits and goals.[2] In 480 BCE, King Leonidas I of Sparta sought out the Pythia for advice into going to war with King Xerxes I of Persia, who began a second invasion of Greece. The Cult were present alongside the Pythia, who attempted to dissuade Leonidas from warring, stating that his efforts would be ruthless. However, Leonidas defyed the Pythia and Cult and led his men to meet Xerxes' army at the Hot Gates of Thermopylai.[3]
Later in the 440s BCE, the role of the Pythia was fulfiled by Praxithea. She was similarly forced by the Cult to relay false prophecies according to their designs, one of these was to eliminate the threat posed by the family of Leonidas' daughter Myrrine. Praxithea proclamimed that Myyrine's youngest child Alexios had to die to prevent the downfall of Sparta.[4] Nevertheless, the plan failed as both Alexios and Kassandra, who tried to stop and was dropped by Nikolaos,[5] ultimately survived.[6]
By the time of the Peloponnesian War, Praxithea had stepped down as the Pythia and was succeeded by another oracle. The guilt from her giving the false prophecies eventually led her to confess to her grandchildren Lykaon and Agave, both of whom wanted to take matters into their own hands and bring her to justice.[4]
In 431 BCE, the misthios Kassandra visited the Pythia on suggestion of her Adrestia co-captain Barnabas.[7]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Truth Will Out
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Bully the Bullies
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Sins of the Past
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Debt Collector
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Consulting a Ghost