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'''Thrace''' is a region in southeast [[Europe]], in modern times split between [[Hungary]], [[Greece]], and [[Turkey]]. The region is located between the | '''Thrace''' is a region in southeast [[Europe]], in modern times split between [[Hungary]], [[Greece]], and [[Turkey]]. The region is located between the [[Black Sea]] and the [[Aegean Sea]], and close to the {{Wiki|Sea of Marmara}}. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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In [[Greek mythology]], one of the kings of Thrace was [[Diomedes]]. He had [[Horse|mares]] whom he fed [[human]] flesh, driving them mad. This practice ended when [[Herakles]], under the orders of his cousin, King [[Eurystheas]] of [[Mycenae]], came to take the horses. Along the way, Herakles fed Diomedes to the beasts.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Makedonia|Makedonia: The Mares of Diomedes]]</ref> | |||
===5th century BCE=== | |||
In 449, following the Greeks' victory over [[Iran|Persia]] in the [[Greco-Persian Wars]], Thrace gained independence, along with [[Makedonia]] and {{Wiki|Ionia}}.{{Fact|March 2020}} | |||
Around 460 BCE the philosopher [[Demokritos]] was born in Thrace. Another notable Thracian philosopher was [[Protagoras]], born around 490 BCE.{{Fact|March 2020}} | |||
===1st century BCE=== | |||
During the 1st century BCE, a number of [[gladiator]]s, among them [[Polymestor]], were regarded as Thracians.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | During the 1st century BCE, a number of [[gladiator]]s, among them [[Polymestor]], were regarded as Thracians.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | ||
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==Influence== | ==Influence== | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], a [[Decorated Thrakian Helmet|helmet]] found in Greece was said to have been "blessed with the luck of the Thracians."<ref | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], a [[Decorated Thrakian Helmet|helmet]] found in Greece was said to have been "blessed with the luck of the Thracians."<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
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Both the name 'Thrace' as well as the term 'Thracians' are the Greeks' words for the region and its inhabitants. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 17:45, 1 March 2020
Thrace is a region in southeast Europe, in modern times split between Hungary, Greece, and Turkey. The region is located between the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea, and close to the Sea of Marmara.
History
Mythology
In Greek mythology, one of the kings of Thrace was Diomedes. He had mares whom he fed human flesh, driving them mad. This practice ended when Herakles, under the orders of his cousin, King Eurystheas of Mycenae, came to take the horses. Along the way, Herakles fed Diomedes to the beasts.[1]
5th century BCE
In 449, following the Greeks' victory over Persia in the Greco-Persian Wars, Thrace gained independence, along with Makedonia and Ionia. [citation needed]
Around 460 BCE the philosopher Demokritos was born in Thrace. Another notable Thracian philosopher was Protagoras, born around 490 BCE. [citation needed]
1st century BCE
During the 1st century BCE, a number of gladiators, among them Polymestor, were regarded as Thracians.[2]
In 1500s, Thrace gained fame for its pugilism tournaments. These drew also the attention of one Georgios Kostas, who left his native Greece to participate in the tournament series in order to gain global recognition.[3]
Influence
During the Peloponnesian War, a helmet found in Greece was said to have been "blessed with the luck of the Thracians."[4]
Behind the scenes
Both the name 'Thrace' as well as the term 'Thracians' are the Greeks' words for the region and its inhabitants.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)