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Ariadne
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Ariadne was a Cretan princess and the goddess of the labyrinth, mazes and snakes in Greek mythology.
History
Myth
According to legends, Ariadne fell in love with Theseus, a hero and the mythological founder of Athens. When Theseus returned to Athens, they eloped and he abandoned Ariadne on Naxos Island, where the princess was killed by the huntress goddess Artemis for defiling a sacred place dedicated to her.[1]
5th century BCE
The site where Ariadne died was visited by the Spartan misthios Kassandra during the Peloponnesian War.[1]
Appearance
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)