Palm Tree of Eurymedon

The palm tree next to the Tripods of the Deinomenids

The Palm Tree of Eurymedon was a palm tree made of bronze, erected within the Sanctuary of Delphi in Phokis, Greece.

History

The monument was given to the Sanctuary by Athens to celebrate their victory over Persians at the Battle of the Eurymedon, which ended the Persian threat for a while.

During the Peloponnesian War, the monument was visited by the Spartan misthios Kassandra.

Behind the scenes

The 'bronze palm tree' related to the victory of Eurymedon survives only in accounts like those of Pausanias.

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Odyssey