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[[File:Snake-origins.jpg|thumb|250px|A cobra in Ptolemaic Egypt]] | [[File:Snake-origins.jpg|thumb|250px|A cobra in Ptolemaic Egypt]] | ||
'''Snakes''' are elongated, legless, carnivorous reptiles found almost worldwide. A few species are venomous, and colloquially, the word "snake" has become synonymous with slyness or deception. It is a symbolic animal for the Templars, as it represents manipulation and knowledge. | '''Snakes''' are elongated, legless, carnivorous reptiles found almost worldwide. A few species are venomous, and colloquially, the word "snake" has become synonymous with slyness or deception. It is a symbolic animal for the Templars,{{Cite|28 Nov 2021. When/where?}} as it represents manipulation and knowledge. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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===5th century BCE=== | ===5th century BCE=== | ||
Snakes featured heavily in the Greek myths, and some signs of the myths still remained in the landscape during the 5th century BCE. The clearest of these were the ruins of the [[Snake Temple]] within the [[Valley of the Snake]] in [[Phokis]]. Named after the skeleton of a gigantic snake wrapped around the stonework, it was believed to have been the [[Python]] of legends killed by the god [[Apollo]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations | Snakes featured heavily in the Greek myths, and some signs of the myths still remained in the landscape during the 5th century BCE. The clearest of these were the ruins of the [[Snake Temple]] within the [[Valley of the Snake]] in [[Phokis]]. Named after the skeleton of a gigantic snake wrapped around the stonework, it was believed to have been the [[Python]] of legends killed by the god [[Apollo]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations]]: Phokis: Snake Temple</ref> | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], many snakes inhabited various tombs and ruins all around [[Greece]]. Their poisonous [[Trade Goods|fangs]] were valued at 9 [[drachma]]e apiece.<ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], many snakes inhabited various tombs and ruins all around [[Greece]]. Their poisonous [[Trade Goods|fangs]] were valued at 9 [[drachma]]e apiece.<ref name="ACOd">''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey''</ref> | ||
Snakes were also a vital part of the practices at the [[Sanctuary of Asklepios]], where they were kept in the sanctuary's ''[[tholos]]'' and used to heal the sick.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – | Snakes were also a vital part of the practices at the [[Sanctuary of Asklepios]], where they were kept in the sanctuary's ''[[tholos]]'' and used to heal the sick.<ref>''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece]]'' – Argolis: The Tholos and the Sacred Snakes</ref><ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Enough is Enough]]</ref> They were so important in the proceedings that the Greek god of healing, [[Asklepios]], was usually depicted with a snake-wrapped {{Wiki|Rod of Asclepius|staff}}.<ref name="ACOd" /> His daughter, [[Hygieia]], was also said to able to repel harmful snakes, and aid with recovery from their poison.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | ||
The soil from the island of [[Lemnos]] was also believed to cure snake bites in 5th century BCE Greece.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Lemnos|Lemnos: Myrina]]</ref> | The soil from the island of [[Lemnos]] was also believed to cure snake bites in 5th century BCE Greece.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Lemnos|Lemnos: Myrina]]</ref> | ||
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===1st century BCE=== | ===1st century BCE=== | ||
In order to take out the [[Order of the Ancients|order]]-influenced pharaoh, [[Cleopatra]], the [[Egyptian Assassins|Egyptian Assassin]] [[Amunet]] used a venomous asp to kill her | In order to take out the [[Order of the Ancients|order]]-influenced pharaoh, [[Cleopatra]], legend held that the [[Egyptian Brotherhood of Assassins|Egyptian Assassin]] [[Amunet]] used a venomous asp to kill her.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed II]]''</ref> | ||
The [[Egypt]]ians themselves worshipped the snake-goddess [[Wadjet]].<ref name="ACO"/> | The [[Egypt]]ians themselves worshipped the snake-goddess [[Wadjet]].<ref name="ACO"/> | ||
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===18th century=== | ===18th century=== | ||
During the 18th century, particularly the [[Seven Years' War]] | During the 18th century, particularly the [[Seven Years' War]] and subsequent [[American Revolution]], many banners were posted all over [[Boston]], [[New York]], and the [[River Valley]] depicting [[Benjamin Franklin]]'s political cartoon of a dismembered snake captioned "{{Wiki|Join, or Die}}".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref> | ||
==Influence== | ==Influence== | ||
Some members in the [[Order of the Ancients]], a secret society which sougnt to control humankind, referred the collective group as the Snake.<ref name="TheFalseOracle">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' – [[The False Oracle]]</ref> | |||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], another secret society, the [[Cult of Kosmos]], used the imagery of the snake in their [[Sanctuary of Kosmos]]. | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], another secret society, the [[Cult of Kosmos]], used the imagery of the snake in their [[Sanctuary of Kosmos]]. | ||
In 18th century | In 18th century esoteric circles, snakes were thought to be "''holders of intuitive knowledge''".<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' – [[Alonzo Batilla's treasures]]: "Halloween: Snake in a Jar"</ref> | ||
The snake was also a symbol for the [[Templars]], as it was the embodiment of manipulation and intelligence of the group. | The snake was also a symbol for the [[Templars]], as it was the embodiment of manipulation and intelligence of the group.{{Cite|28 Nov 2021. When/where?}} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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ACO-cobra.jpg|A cobra in an Egyptian residence in the 1st century BCE | ACO-cobra.jpg|A cobra in an Egyptian residence in the 1st century BCE | ||
ACOd-snakewary.jpg|A viper in a tomb in ancient Greece | ACOd-snakewary.jpg|A viper in a tomb in ancient Greece | ||
File:Phokis-SnakeTemple.jpg|The giant skeleton snake within | File:Phokis-SnakeTemple.jpg|The giant skeleton snake within the Snake Temple ruins in Phokis | ||
PL- | PL-Agnus Dei.png|The snakes of Hermes | ||
Argolis-SoA-snakemural.jpg|Mural of snakes in Sanctuary of Asklepios, Argolis | Argolis-SoA-snakemural.jpg|Mural of snakes in Sanctuary of Asklepios, Argolis | ||
ACO Mask of Wadjet.png|A mask of the Egyptian snake-goddess Wadjet | |||
Argolis-SoA-Asklepios.jpg|Seated statue of the god Asklepios, with snakes | Argolis-SoA-Asklepios.jpg|Seated statue of the god Asklepios, with snakes | ||
Argolis-SoA-snakerelief.jpg|A relief of Asklepios and his daughter, Hygieia, with snakes | Argolis-SoA-snakerelief.jpg|A relief of Asklepios and his daughter, Hygieia, with snakes | ||
Korinthia-CyclopeanHeadofMedusa2.jpg|The | Korinthia-CyclopeanHeadofMedusa2.jpg|The Cyclopean Head of Medusa in Korinthia | ||
ACP Snake in a Jar.png|A snake preserved in a jar | ACP Snake in a Jar.png|A snake preserved in a jar | ||
Order of the Ancients logo.png|Insignia of the Order of the Ancients | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed II]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | ||
**''[[Wrath of the Druids]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Snakes are elongated, legless, carnivorous reptiles found almost worldwide. A few species are venomous, and colloquially, the word "snake" has become synonymous with slyness or deception. It is a symbolic animal for the Templars, [citation needed] as it represents manipulation and knowledge.
History
Biblical
Moses used a Staff of Eden to create an illusion of it changing into a snake.[1]
6th century BCE
Hermes Trismegistus also held a Staff that was decorated with two intertwined snakes. When he was encountered by Pythagoras and his pupil, Kyros of Zarax, Hermes plunged the staff into the ground and the snakes appeared to speak, informing Pythagoras that he was to be the next possessor of the Staff.[2]
5th century BCE
Snakes featured heavily in the Greek myths, and some signs of the myths still remained in the landscape during the 5th century BCE. The clearest of these were the ruins of the Snake Temple within the Valley of the Snake in Phokis. Named after the skeleton of a gigantic snake wrapped around the stonework, it was believed to have been the Python of legends killed by the god Apollo.[3]
During the Peloponnesian War, many snakes inhabited various tombs and ruins all around Greece. Their poisonous fangs were valued at 9 drachmae apiece.[4]
Snakes were also a vital part of the practices at the Sanctuary of Asklepios, where they were kept in the sanctuary's tholos and used to heal the sick.[5][6] They were so important in the proceedings that the Greek god of healing, Asklepios, was usually depicted with a snake-wrapped staff.[4] His daughter, Hygieia, was also said to able to repel harmful snakes, and aid with recovery from their poison.[7]
The soil from the island of Lemnos was also believed to cure snake bites in 5th century BCE Greece.[8]
Snakes were also connected with the mythological Medusa and the Writhing Dread: the hair of said creatures was said to have taken the form of living snakes.[4]
1st century BCE
In order to take out the order-influenced pharaoh, Cleopatra, legend held that the Egyptian Assassin Amunet used a venomous asp to kill her.[9]
The Egyptians themselves worshipped the snake-goddess Wadjet.[7]
9th century
Snakes were pretty common in 9th century England, foraging in the grassy areas whilst sleeping in more dark and damp places, like caves and ruins. Snakes would also often find a good place to sleep inside pots and crates inside houses. Viking shieldmaiden Eivor Varinsdottir of the Raven Clan encountered many snakes during her travels throughout the English countryside[10], but only one during her travels in Ireland.[11]
18th century
During the 18th century, particularly the Seven Years' War and subsequent American Revolution, many banners were posted all over Boston, New York, and the River Valley depicting Benjamin Franklin's political cartoon of a dismembered snake captioned "Join, or Die".[12]
Influence
Some members in the Order of the Ancients, a secret society which sougnt to control humankind, referred the collective group as the Snake.[13]
During the Peloponnesian War, another secret society, the Cult of Kosmos, used the imagery of the snake in their Sanctuary of Kosmos.
In 18th century esoteric circles, snakes were thought to be "holders of intuitive knowledge".[14]
The snake was also a symbol for the Templars, as it was the embodiment of manipulation and intelligence of the group. [citation needed]
Gallery
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A cobra in an Egyptian residence in the 1st century BCE -
A viper in a tomb in ancient Greece -
The giant skeleton snake within the Snake Temple ruins in Phokis -
The snakes of Hermes -
Mural of snakes in Sanctuary of Asklepios, Argolis -
A mask of the Egyptian snake-goddess Wadjet -
Seated statue of the god Asklepios, with snakes -
A relief of Asklepios and his daughter, Hygieia, with snakes -
The Cyclopean Head of Medusa in Korinthia -
A snake preserved in a jar -
Insignia of the Order of the Ancients
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy
- Assassin's Creed II (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Pirates (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy – Divine Science: Chapter 2 - Kyros of Zarax
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Historical Locations: Phokis: Snake Temple
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Argolis: The Tholos and the Sacred Snakes
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Enough is Enough
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Lemnos: Myrina
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Wrath of the Druids
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – The False Oracle
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Pirates – Alonzo Batilla's treasures: "Halloween: Snake in a Jar"