Saint Denis of Paris
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Saint Denis of Paris was a 3rd century roma bishop of Lutetia and subsequently a saint, he was also the samesake of the city Saint-Denis.
Sometime during his life he discovored a Apple of Eden and either created the Head of Saint Denis or found it with the apple. He used the device to bend the minds of people and successfuly converted the local populace to Christianity. Due to this he was arrested and after a long imprisonment he was executed by beheading.[1]
Legacy
After his death the apple of eden was acquired by a person who wanted to continue his work. He used the orb to implant false memories in the peoples mind that Saint Denis picked up his head and continued his sermon as he walked several miles from Montmartre in Paris to his final death site.[2]
Behind the scenes
Saint denis is is reffered to by the name Dionisus in Valhalla, the name Denis is derived from Dionisus and the legends of Dionysius the Areopagite and Denis of Paris have have often been confused with eachoter since the 8th centuary. But the references of his dead are obvious references to Saint denis.[3]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Unity – Dead Kings (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Siege of Paris (mentioned only)