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Ariadne
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]
Trivia
- In the myths Ariadne, as a Cretan princess and a daughter of King Minos and Pasiphae, was a sister of Phaidra and a half-sister of the Minotaur.
- In most mythical accounts, Ariadne was not killed by Artemis on Naxos. Instead, she was wedded by Dionysos and thus became immortal.
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)