Brasidas
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Brasidas of Sparta (died 422 BCE) was a Spartan officer who lived during the 5th century BCE.
Biography
Well before the Peloponnesian War swept through the Greek world, Brasidas made the acquaintance of Lagos, a farmer who went on to become the leader of Arkadia.[1] Lagos managed to get supplies through to the starving soldiers serving Brasidas; this deed made enough of an impression on Brasidas that he reminisced about it years later during the Peloponnesian War. The two kept in contact throughout the years and grew close, with Brasidas even referring to Lagos as a "dear friend."[2]
Brasidas had also befriended Myrrine, the daughter of Leonidas I of Sparta and the mother of the misthios Kassandra as well as Alexios. When Myrrine left Sparta after 446 BCE, many were willing to write her off as dead, but rumors of her survival persisted, and Brasidas was delighted to learn that they these rumors were true.[3] Despite their differences in opinions, they were fond of each other's company and respected each other.[2]
Peloponnesian War
Around 430 BCE Brasidas was sent by King Archidamos to Korinthia, and while there he assisted Kassandra in destroying a warehouse belonging to The Monger, local leader of thugs and a member of the Peloponnesian League branch of the Cult of Kosmos based in Korinth.[4] Afterwards, Brasidas discussed how to deal with the Monger, insisting the Cultist be killed behind the scenes, rather than be publicly lynched, as the hetaera Anthousa desired, believing it would lead to anarchy in Korinth.[5]
Two years later, following Kassandra and Myrrine's return to Lakonia, Brasidas assisted them in their efforts to reclaim their citizenship and home.[3] He also introduced them and defended them during Kassandra and Myrrine's meeting with the Two Kings of Sparta, Archidamos and Pausanias. Afterwards, he offered advice to Kassandra, before leaving with Myrrine for Arkadia.[6]
Due to this friendship and Lagos' aid, Brasidas wanted to free Lagos from the Cult of Kosmos' grasp when he came to Arkadia with Myrrine and her daughter, the misthios Kassandra in around 428 BCE.[7]
Final battle
6 years later in 425 BCE, he participated in the defense of Pylos in Messenia against Athens, suffering heavy injuries during the battle.
He was killed at the Battle of Amphipolis in 422 BCE after being impaled on his own spear by Deimos, Kassandra's younger brother.
Gallery
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Concept art of Brasidas
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – White Lies and Blackmail
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Judge, Jury, Executioner
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Home Sweet Home
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Port of Lawlessness
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Monger Down
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Kings of Sparta
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – To Kill or Not to Kill