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==History== | ==History== | ||
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In the late 7th century BCE, [[Battus I of Cyrene|Battus I]] of [[Thera]] visited the sanctuary to seek advice on various matters, including one on his home, which had been plagued with a severe drought with no rain for seven years. The Pythia gave him a prophecy, tasking him to travel to [[Libya]] to establish a city on advice from Apollo. Following her advice, Battus led a group of Therans to Libya, founding the city of [[Cyrene]] and the colony of [[Cyrenaica]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | In the late 7th century BCE, [[Battus I of Cyrene|Battus I]] of [[Thera]] visited the sanctuary to seek advice on various matters, including one on his home, which had been plagued with a severe drought with no rain for seven years. The Pythia gave him a prophecy, tasking him to travel to [[Libya]] to establish a city on advice from Apollo. Following her advice, Battus led a group of Therans to Libya, founding the city of [[Cyrene]] and the colony of [[Cyrenaica]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt#The Founding of Cyrene|The Founding of Cyrene: Cyrene]]</ref> | ||
===Archaic period=== | ===Archaic period=== | ||
In 480 BCE, King [[Leonidas I of Sparta]] consulted the [[Pythia (480 BCE)|Pythia]] at the sanctuary. Along with the Pythia, several members of the [[Cult of Kosmos]] warned Leonidas about waging war with King [[Xerxes I of Persia]], who had begun an [[Greco-Persian Wars|invasion]] of | In 480 BCE, King [[Leonidas I of Sparta]] consulted the [[Pythia (480 BCE)|Pythia]] at the sanctuary. Along with the Pythia, several members of the [[Cult of Kosmos]] warned Leonidas about waging war with King [[Xerxes I of Persia]], who had begun an [[Greco-Persian Wars|invasion]] of Greece. Leonidas defied the Pythia and the Cult, calling for [[Dienekes]] to ready his men for [[Battle of Thermopylae|battle]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Bully the Bullies]]</ref> | ||
===Classical period=== | ===Classical period=== | ||
Decades later during the [[Peloponnesian War]], Leonidas' granddaughter [[Kassandra]] visited the Sanctuary as well at the suggestion of her friend [[Barnabas]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Consulting a Ghost]]</ref> During the time in the sanctuary, Kassandra became acquainted with residents such as [[Auxesia]], [[Koragos]], as well as reunited with a former [[Kephallonia]] friend, [[Photios]].<ref name="ACOD" /> | Decades later during the [[Peloponnesian War]], Leonidas' granddaughter [[Kassandra]] visited the Sanctuary as well at the suggestion of her friend [[Barnabas]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Consulting a Ghost]]</ref> During the time in the sanctuary, Kassandra became acquainted with residents such as [[Auxesia]], [[Koragos]], as well as reunited with a former [[Kephallonia]] friend, [[Photios]].<ref name="ACOD" /> | ||
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According to Greek legend, the sanctuary was named at the behest of the god Apollo, who appeared to the priests in the shape of a [[Bottlenose dolphin|dolphin]].{{Fact|March 2020}} | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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Revision as of 15:19, 14 March 2020
- "The Sanctuary of Delphi. The gods themselves watch over this land."
- ―Kassandra[src]
The Sanctuary of Delphi, or simply Delphi, is best known as the ancient home of an Oracle of Apollo. Located on the slopes of Mount Parnassos in Phokis, Greece, the sanctuary houses the Temple of Apollo where people sought an audience with the Pythia.
Due to the Oracle's presence, as well as for being regarded as the 'Navel of the World', the Sanctuary of Delphi housed many gifts brought by people either seeking or thanking for the Pythia's guidance. These included, but were not limited to, the monuments of Epigones and Militiades, the Naxian Sphinx, the Korkyraean Bull, and Tripods of the Deinomenids.[1]
History
Dark period
In the late 7th century BCE, Battus I of Thera visited the sanctuary to seek advice on various matters, including one on his home, which had been plagued with a severe drought with no rain for seven years. The Pythia gave him a prophecy, tasking him to travel to Libya to establish a city on advice from Apollo. Following her advice, Battus led a group of Therans to Libya, founding the city of Cyrene and the colony of Cyrenaica.[2]
Archaic period
In 480 BCE, King Leonidas I of Sparta consulted the Pythia at the sanctuary. Along with the Pythia, several members of the Cult of Kosmos warned Leonidas about waging war with King Xerxes I of Persia, who had begun an invasion of Greece. Leonidas defied the Pythia and the Cult, calling for Dienekes to ready his men for battle.[3]
Classical period
Decades later during the Peloponnesian War, Leonidas' granddaughter Kassandra visited the Sanctuary as well at the suggestion of her friend Barnabas.[4] During the time in the sanctuary, Kassandra became acquainted with residents such as Auxesia, Koragos, as well as reunited with a former Kephallonia friend, Photios.[1]
Behind the scenes
According to Greek legend, the sanctuary was named at the behest of the god Apollo, who appeared to the priests in the shape of a dolphin. [citation needed]
Gallery
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Concept Art of the Sanctuary of Delphi
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (first appearance)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The Founding of Cyrene: Cyrene
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Bully the Bullies
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Consulting a Ghost