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The '''Taíno''' were an {{Wiki|Arawak peoples|Arawak}} seafaring indigenous peoples of [[the Bahamas]], {{Wiki|Greater Antilles}}, and the northern {{Wiki|Lesser Antilles}}. | The '''Taíno''' were an {{Wiki|Arawak peoples|Arawak}} seafaring indigenous peoples of [[the Bahamas]], {{Wiki|Greater Antilles}}, and the northern {{Wiki|Lesser Antilles}}. | ||
The Lucayan branch of the Taíno were the first Native Americans encountered by the [[Europe | The Lucayan branch of the Taíno were the first Native Americans encountered by the [[Europe]]ans during [[Christoffa Corombo]]'s journey to the New World in 1492. Under [[Spain|Spanish]] oppression, the Taíno were driven to the brink of extinction. | ||
After the [[Assassins]] spread their influence to the New World in 1503, several members of the Taíno chose to join their ranks. [[Miguel Ramón Carlo de Lugo]]<ref name="DYL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy]]''</ref> and [[Opía Apito]] were notable Taíno members of the Assassin Brotherhood.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | After the [[Assassins]] spread their influence to the New World in 1503, several members of the Taíno chose to join their ranks. [[Miguel Ramón Carlo de Lugo]]<ref name="DYL">''[[Assassin's Creed: Revelations – Discover Your Legacy]]''</ref> and [[Opía Apito]] were notable Taíno members of the Assassin Brotherhood.<ref name="AC4">''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]''</ref> | ||
Revision as of 14:17, 15 October 2014
The Taíno were an Arawak seafaring indigenous peoples of the Bahamas, Greater Antilles, and the northern Lesser Antilles.
The Lucayan branch of the Taíno were the first Native Americans encountered by the Europeans during Christoffa Corombo's journey to the New World in 1492. Under Spanish oppression, the Taíno were driven to the brink of extinction.
After the Assassins spread their influence to the New World in 1503, several members of the Taíno chose to join their ranks. Miguel Ramón Carlo de Lugo[1] and Opía Apito were notable Taíno members of the Assassin Brotherhood.[2]