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==History== | ==History== | ||
===6th century BCE=== | ===6th century BCE=== | ||
Late in the 6th century BCE, Arkadia was ruled by King [[ | Late in the 6th century BCE, Arkadia was ruled by King [[Iasius]], and his athletic daughter [[Atalanta]] brought fame to her land. A decree had been enacted that Atalanta could only marry a suitor who defeated her in a footrace, and the penalty for failure was death. After many suitors had been beaten and executed, Atalanta finally lost to [[Kyros of Zarax]], an [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] champion and protégé of [[Pythagoras]]. However, Kyros' victory was only facilitated by an [[Apples of Eden|Apple of Eden]] he had acquired from an apparition of the [[Isu]] [[Aphrodite]] within the ruined [[Abandoned Temple of Aphrodite|Temple of Aphrodite]] atop Arkadia's mountains.<ref name="ACPL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy]]'' – [[Divine Science: Chapter 2 – Kyros of Zarax]]</ref> | ||
===5th century BCE=== | ===5th century BCE=== | ||
By 5th century BCE the region had become wealthy from its heavy export of agricultural goods, which included wheat, various crops, and honey from its bee farms. Arkadia had the largest agricultural zones of the peninsula during this time and so was popularly named the "Breadbasket of the Peloponnese". Aside from this, animals were also a significant part of its economy, but | By 5th century BCE the region had become wealthy from its heavy export of agricultural goods, which included wheat, various crops, and honey from its bee farms. Arkadia had the largest agricultural zones of the peninsula during this time and so was popularly named the "Breadbasket of the Peloponnese". Aside from this, animals were also a significant part of its economy, but reflecting its rustic reputation, it was a contemporary saying that there were more animals in the capital [[Tegea]] than there were [[human|people]].<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Arkadia is the central regional unit of the Peloponnese. Historically a remote, agricultural region, its land is characterized by wide, open fields and meadows.<ref name=" | Arkadia is the central regional unit of the Peloponnese. Historically a remote, agricultural region, its land is characterized by wide, open fields and meadows.<ref name="ACOd" /> However, significant parts of the area are highlands with mountains large enough to experience blizzards in the winter.<ref name="ACPL" /> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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- "They call Arkadia the "breadbasket of the Peloponnesian League." Wheat's the most precious resource in the Greek world..."
- ―Kassandra[src]
Arkadia is a regional unit of Greece and a historical region of the Peloponnese. It was once upon a time known as the "Breadbasket of the Peloponnese" for its great agricultural output.
History
6th century BCE
Late in the 6th century BCE, Arkadia was ruled by King Iasius, and his athletic daughter Atalanta brought fame to her land. A decree had been enacted that Atalanta could only marry a suitor who defeated her in a footrace, and the penalty for failure was death. After many suitors had been beaten and executed, Atalanta finally lost to Kyros of Zarax, an Olympic champion and protégé of Pythagoras. However, Kyros' victory was only facilitated by an Apple of Eden he had acquired from an apparition of the Isu Aphrodite within the ruined Temple of Aphrodite atop Arkadia's mountains.[1]
5th century BCE
By 5th century BCE the region had become wealthy from its heavy export of agricultural goods, which included wheat, various crops, and honey from its bee farms. Arkadia had the largest agricultural zones of the peninsula during this time and so was popularly named the "Breadbasket of the Peloponnese". Aside from this, animals were also a significant part of its economy, but reflecting its rustic reputation, it was a contemporary saying that there were more animals in the capital Tegea than there were people.[2]
Geography
Arkadia is the central regional unit of the Peloponnese. Historically a remote, agricultural region, its land is characterized by wide, open fields and meadows.[2] However, significant parts of the area are highlands with mountains large enough to experience blizzards in the winter.[1]
Trivia
- Arkadia is considered to be the homeland of the Greek god of wilderness, Pan. There he was also considered a god of crops and fields, and of fertility.
Gallery
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Concept art of the region
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Project Legacy (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion
References
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