Amazons
The Amazons were a tribe of warrior women in Greek mythology.
History
Hippolyta was the Queen of the Amazons at some point in their history.[1]
Aegea was the queen of the Amazons during the Trojan War. However, those who followed her perished in a naval battle, while she survived by the grace of the Isu Poseidon, who led her to Elysium, ruled by Persephone.[2]
Influence
In the Valley of King Lelex in Megaris was located the Tomb of the Amazons, dedicated to Hippolyta. The tomb was visited by the Spartan mishios Kassandra during the Peloponnesian War.[1]
In the 5th century BCE, a cult rose around the goddess Artemis, consisting of warlike women like the Amazons of legends.[1]
During the Renaissance Caterina Sforza was dubbed the "Amazon of Forli" for her belligerent nature.[3]
The title was also given to Théroigne de Méricourt in 18th century for her part in the French Revolution.[4]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
- The Fate of Atlantis: Fields of Elysium (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Fate of Atlantis: Fields of Elysium
- ↑ Assassin's Creed II – Database: Forlì
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity – Database: Journal de Paris 1793