Ariadne: Difference between revisions
imported>Lady Kyashira mNo edit summary |
imported>VilkaTheWolf ref format |
||
| Line 2: | Line 2: | ||
{{WP-REAL}} | {{WP-REAL}} | ||
{{Stub}} | {{Stub}} | ||
[[File:Naxos-DeathbedofAriadneskelly.jpg|thumb|250px|Ariadne's possible remains]] | [[File:Naxos-DeathbedofAriadneskelly.jpg|thumb|250px|Ariadne's possible remains]] | ||
'''Ariadne''' was a [[Krete|Kretan]] princess, the daughter of King [[Minos]], and the goddess of the labyrinth, mazes and [[snake]]s in [[Greece|Greek]] mythology. She was also the sister of [[Phaidra]], and the half-sister of the [[Minotaur]]. | '''Ariadne''' was a [[Krete|Kretan]] princess, the daughter of King [[Minos]], and the goddess of the labyrinth, mazes and [[snake]]s in [[Greece|Greek]] mythology. She was also the sister of [[Phaidra]], and the half-sister of the [[Minotaur]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
In Greek legends, Ariadne met the [[Athens|Athenian]] [[Theseus]] when he arrived in Krete,<ref name="The Minotaur's Death">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – | In Greek legends, Ariadne met the [[Athens|Athenian]] [[Theseus]] when he arrived in Krete,<ref name="The Minotaur's Death">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]] – [[Discovery Tour]]'' – "[[Discovery Tour#Famous Cities|Famous Cities]]" – Knossos: The Minotaur's Death</ref> as per King Minos' command to the Athenians to send fourteen of their finest men and women annually to feed to the [[Minotaur]] in the [[Labyrinth of Lost Souls|labyrinth]] below the [[Knossos Palace]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Discovery Tour'' – "Famous Cities" – Knossos: Reparation</ref> | ||
They fell in love, and Ariadne gave Theseus thread to help him find his way in the labyrinth. After Theseus' success, Ariadne joined him on his ship, and they set sail for Athens together.<ref name="The Minotaur's Death" /> However, they stopped at [[Naxos Island]] to celebrate. Theseus left the island alone, either because he abandoned Ariadne, or because she forgot to return to his ship in time.<ref name="The Minotaur's Death" /><ref name="Deathbed">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Naxos Island|Naxos Island]]: Deathbed of Ariadne</ref> | They fell in love, and Ariadne gave Theseus thread to help him find his way in the labyrinth. After Theseus' success, Ariadne joined him on his ship, and they set sail for Athens together.<ref name="The Minotaur's Death" /> However, they stopped at [[Naxos Island]] to celebrate. Theseus left the island alone, either because he abandoned Ariadne, or because she forgot to return to his ship in time.<ref name="The Minotaur's Death" /><ref name="Deathbed">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations]] – [[Historical Locations#Naxos Island|Naxos Island]]: Deathbed of Ariadne</ref> | ||
On Naxos, Ariadne was eventually killed by the huntress goddess [[Artemis]] for defiling a sacred place dedicated to her.<ref name="Deathbed" /> | On Naxos, Ariadne was eventually killed by the huntress goddess [[Artemis]] for defiling a sacred place dedicated to her.<ref name="Deathbed" /> | ||
Revision as of 12:08, 24 September 2019
Ariadne was a Kretan princess, the daughter of King Minos, and the goddess of the labyrinth, mazes and snakes in Greek mythology. She was also the sister of Phaidra, and the half-sister of the Minotaur.
Biography
In Greek legends, Ariadne met the Athenian Theseus when he arrived in Krete,[1] as per King Minos' command to the Athenians to send fourteen of their finest men and women annually to feed to the Minotaur in the labyrinth below the Knossos Palace.[2]
They fell in love, and Ariadne gave Theseus thread to help him find his way in the labyrinth. After Theseus' success, Ariadne joined him on his ship, and they set sail for Athens together.[1] However, they stopped at Naxos Island to celebrate. Theseus left the island alone, either because he abandoned Ariadne, or because she forgot to return to his ship in time.[1][3]
On Naxos, Ariadne was eventually killed by the huntress goddess Artemis for defiling a sacred place dedicated to her.[3]
Legacy and influence
An alleged deathbed was attributed to Ariande and in the 5th century BCE, was visited by the Spartan misthios Kassandra during the Peloponnesian War.[4]
Trivia
- In most mythical accounts, Ariadne was not killed by Artemis on Naxos. Instead, she was wedded by Dionysos and thus became immortal.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Discovery Tour – "Famous Cities" – Knossos: The Minotaur's Death
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Discovery Tour – "Famous Cities" – Knossos: Reparation
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations – Naxos Island: Deathbed of Ariadne
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey