Battos' tomb in Cyrene
Battos Aristottle (died 600 BCE), also known as Battos I of Cyrene, was the founder of the ancient Greek colony of Cyrenaica and its capital Cyrene.
Biography[]
Around 639 BCE,[1] the Pythia in the Sanctuary of Delphi gave the residents of Thera a prophecy telling them to travel to northwest Africa to set up a new home. However, they did not follow the prophecy, resulting in a period of drought which lasted for seven years. Eventually, Battos visited the Oracle again and heeded her advice, bringing a group of Therans and eventually founded the colony of Cyrenaica and Cyrene.[2]
According to Greek legends, the god Apollo bade Battos to build Cyrene by a sacred spring. That day, he fired an arrow with his bow that pierced the heavens.[3] He also likely had a spear forged for him.[4]
Following his death, he was buried in a tomb in Cyrene.[5]
Appearances[]
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
- Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt (mentioned only)
References[]
- ↑
Battus I of Cyrene on Wikipedia
- ↑ Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt – The Founding of Cyrene: "Cyrene"
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Battos' Bow
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins – Cyrene's Spear
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins