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Chios is a Greek island located in the Aegean Sea. The capital of the island is the similarly named city.
Economy[]
The island is famous for mastic, the fragrant resin produced by the trees in the area.[1] Another product considered of exceptional quality is the wine produced on the island, available to wealthy citizens in places like Athens.[2]
History[]
During the 5th century BCE, the island was home to the Daughters of Artemis, a cult who worshipped the Greek goddess of the hunt, Artemis. The Spartan misthios Kassandra visited the island during the Peloponnesian War.[3]
In 1510, during his voyage to Masyaf the Mentor of the Italian Brotherhood of Assassins Ezio Auditore da Firenze had to stop off at the island of Chios after his ship faced a storm.[4]
Geography[]
The island of Chios was made up of three regions:
Gallery[]
Appearances[]
- Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel) (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
References[]
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Chios: Mastic Farm
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Famous Cities – Piraeus: The Emporion
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Revelations (novel)