Battos Aristottle
Battos Aristottle (died 600 BCE), also known as Battos I of Cyrene, was the founder of the ancient Greek colony of Cyrenaica and its capital Cyrene.
Biography
In around 639 BCE,[1] the Pythia in the Sanctuary of Delphi gave the residents of Thera a prophecy telling them to travel to northwest Africa to set up a new home. However, they did not follow the prophecy, resulting in a period of drought which lasted for 7 seven years. Eventually, Battos visited the Oracle again and heeded her advice, bringing a group of Therans and eventually founded the colony of Cyrenaica and Cyrene.[2]
According to Greek legends, the god Apollo bade Battos to build Cyrene by a sacred spring. That day, he fired an arrow with his bow that pierced the heavens.[3] He also likely had a spear forged for him.[4] He eventually died in 600 BCE and was buried in a tomb in Cyrene. [citation needed]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
