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Cyrene's halo
Cyrene was the daughter of Hypseus, the King of the Lapiths and later the consort of Apollo in Greek mythology.
According to the myth, the city of Cyrene was founded and named after her by Apollo.
Biography[]
Cyrene was born in the mountain range of Pindus to Hypseus, the King of the Lapiths, and a naiad. Growing up, Cyrene regularly trained herself with bronze javelins and a sword, protecting her father's livestock from the wild animals that lived in the hills. At one point while fighting a lion with her bare fists, Cyrene caught the attention of Apollo and the centaur Chiron, the former falling in love with her. On the guidance of Chiron, Apollo married Cyrene and founded a city in Libya, naming it after his consort. Cyrene's marriage with Apollo also led to the birth of their son Aristaeus. Later on, Cyrene's personal halo was left behind in a chamber near the Lake of Tears.[1]
Legacy[]
In the 1st century BCE, a Roman camp was set up above the chamber. Following the advice of the Oracle Phoebe, the Medjay Bayek of Siwa travelled to the chamber, recovering Cyrene's halo and learning of her story.[1]
Behind the scenes[]
The statue in Cyrene's chamber is the same as used elsewhere in Assassin's Creed: Origins for the Greek goddess Hygieia, and in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey for the Greek goddesses Demeter and Nemesis. As such, it's based on Pietro Bazzanti's 19th century sculpture of the Greek goddess Hebe.
Appearances[]
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
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