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According to the myths, while everyone went to the Underworld after dying, some merely visited it, like the legendary hero [[Herakles]], who was ordered by King [[Eurystheas]] of [[Mycenae]] to fetch the guard-dog of the Underworld, [[Cerberos]], as his twelfth [[Labours of Hercules|task]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Elis|Elis: Cerberos]]</ref> | According to the myths, while everyone went to the Underworld after dying, some merely visited it, like the legendary hero [[Herakles]], who was ordered by King [[Eurystheas]] of [[Mycenae]] to fetch the guard-dog of the Underworld, [[Cerberos]], as his twelfth [[Labours of Hercules|task]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece#Elis|Elis: Cerberos]]</ref> | ||
It was also said that one of the gates to the Underworld was located in [[Tainaros]], [[Lakonia]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Lakonia|Lakonia: Tainaros]]</ref> In addition, a [[Entrance to the Underworld|cavern]] in [[Attika]] was considered to be one of them, as it was connected to the story of how Hades kidnapped [[Persephone]], the daughter of the goddess [[Demeter]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Attika|Attika: Entrance to the Underworld]]</ref> | It was also said that one of the gates to the Underworld was located in [[Tainaros]], [[Lakonia]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Lakonia|Lakonia: Tainaros]]</ref> In addition, a [[Entrance to the Underworld|cavern]] in [[Attika]] was considered to be one of them, as it was connected to the story of how Hades kidnapped [[Persephone]], the daughter of the goddess [[Demeter]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Attika|Attika: Entrance to the Underworld]]</ref> | ||
===5th century BCE=== | ===5th century BCE=== | ||
During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the Isu [[Aletheia]] created a [[Aletheia's simulations|simulation]] of the Underworld for the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] to complete as part of her trials to master the [[Staff of Hermes Trismegistus]]. Within the simulation, Kassandra arrived at the Underworld after being thrown down the entrance to it by Persephone.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''[[The Fate of Atlantis: Fields of Elysium]]'' – [[The Rebellion's Uprising]]</ref> Upon arriving to the Underworld proper, Kassandra was accosted by Cerberos. After defeating the three-headed guard dog in combat, Kassandra came face to face with Hades, who demanded that she find four guardians to replace Cerberos.<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''[[The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades]]'' – [[Guardian of the Gates]]</ref> | During the [[Peloponnesian War]], the Isu [[Aletheia]] created a [[Aletheia's simulations|simulation]] of the Underworld for the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] to complete as part of her trials to master the [[Staff of Hermes Trismegistus]]. Within the simulation, Kassandra arrived at the Underworld after being thrown down the entrance to it by Persephone.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[The Fate of Atlantis: Fields of Elysium]]'' – [[The Rebellion's Uprising]]</ref> Upon arriving to the Underworld proper, Kassandra was accosted by Cerberos. After defeating the three-headed guard dog in combat, Kassandra came face to face with Hades, who demanded that she find four guardians to replace Cerberos.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades]]'' – [[Guardian of the Gates]]</ref> | ||
Centuries later, the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Layla Hassan]] would relive Kassandra's [[Genetic memory|genetic memories]] of the simulations, herself guided by Aletheia.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades]]'' – [[21st century conversations|Modern day]]</ref> | |||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
The simulated underworld was divided into four regions; the [[Chasm of Torment]], [[Mourning Fields]], the [[Path to the Underworld]], and [[the Scorched Lands]]. The realm also housed the prison [[Tartaros]] which held the worst criminals to have died.<ref>''[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''[[The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades]]''</ref> | The simulated underworld was divided into four regions; the [[Chasm of Torment]], [[Mourning Fields]], the [[Path to the Underworld]], and [[the Scorched Lands]]. The realm also housed the prison [[Tartaros]] which held the worst criminals to have died.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – ''[[The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades]]''</ref> | ||
Notable was also the river [[Styx]] which ran through the realm, though it was rumored to originate in [[Arkadia]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – [[Historical Locations#Arkadia|Arkadia: Waterfall of Styx]]</ref> | Notable was also the river [[Styx]] which ran through the realm, though it was rumored to originate in [[Arkadia]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Arkadia|Arkadia: Waterfall of Styx]]</ref> | ||
== Gallery == | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery captionalign="center" position="center" widths="180"> | ||
ACOD Path to the Underworld Concept.jpg|Path to the Underworld concept art | |||
ACOD Underworld Map.jpg|Map of the Underworld | |||
ACOD Underworld Map Fog.jpg|Fogged map of the Underworld | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Latest revision as of 08:39, 6 June 2025
The Underworld was an Isu realm ruled by Hades, later characterised in Greek mythology as one of its afterlives. It was sometimes referred to as Hades after its patron god, and was one of the Sister Realms alongside Atlantis and Elysium.
History[edit | edit source]
Mythology[edit | edit source]
According to the myths, while everyone went to the Underworld after dying, some merely visited it, like the legendary hero Herakles, who was ordered by King Eurystheas of Mycenae to fetch the guard-dog of the Underworld, Cerberos, as his twelfth task.[1]
It was also said that one of the gates to the Underworld was located in Tainaros, Lakonia.[2] In addition, a cavern in Attika was considered to be one of them, as it was connected to the story of how Hades kidnapped Persephone, the daughter of the goddess Demeter.[3]
5th century BCE[edit | edit source]
During the Peloponnesian War, the Isu Aletheia created a simulation of the Underworld for the Spartan misthios Kassandra to complete as part of her trials to master the Staff of Hermes Trismegistus. Within the simulation, Kassandra arrived at the Underworld after being thrown down the entrance to it by Persephone.[4] Upon arriving to the Underworld proper, Kassandra was accosted by Cerberos. After defeating the three-headed guard dog in combat, Kassandra came face to face with Hades, who demanded that she find four guardians to replace Cerberos.[5]
Centuries later, the Assassin Layla Hassan would relive Kassandra's genetic memories of the simulations, herself guided by Aletheia.[6]
Geography[edit | edit source]
The simulated underworld was divided into four regions; the Chasm of Torment, Mourning Fields, the Path to the Underworld, and the Scorched Lands. The realm also housed the prison Tartaros which held the worst criminals to have died.[7]
Notable was also the river Styx which ran through the realm, though it was rumored to originate in Arkadia.[8]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Path to the Underworld concept art -
Map of the Underworld -
Fogged map of the Underworld
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
- The Fate of Atlantis: Fields of Elysium (cutscene only)
- The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades (simulation only)
- The Fate of Atlantis: Judgment of Atlantis (cutscene only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Elis: Cerberos
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Lakonia: Tainaros
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Attika: Entrance to the Underworld
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Fate of Atlantis: Fields of Elysium – The Rebellion's Uprising
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades – Guardian of the Gates
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades – Modern day
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Fate of Atlantis: Torment of Hades
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Arkadia: Waterfall of Styx
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