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| − | The '''Pnyx''' is a hill in [[Athens]], [[Greece]], where ancient Athenians assembled. It was also where decrees were ratified, budgets voted on, and administration members were appointed, thus making it an important site in the city. |
+ | The '''Pnyx''' is a hill in [[Athens]], [[Greece]], where ancient Athenians assembled. It was also where decrees were ratified, budgets were voted on, and administration members were appointed, thus making it an important site in the city. |
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| − | In 431 BCE, the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] came to the Pnyx, where she met with [[Herodotos]]. There, the historian introduced her to [[Perikles]], a statesman who was giving a speech to the citizens.<ref name="Welcome to Athens">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Welcome to Athens]]</ref> |
+ | In 431 BCE, the [[Sparta]]n ''[[Mercenary|misthios]]'' [[Kassandra]] came to the Pnyx, where she met with [[Herodotos]]. There, the historian introduced her to [[Perikles]], a statesman who was giving a speech to the gathered citizens.<ref name="Welcome to Athens">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Welcome to Athens]]</ref> |
Later, sometime between 424 and 422 BCE, Kassandra and her friend and philosopher, [[Sokrates]], put up a performance to encourage the Athenians to vote against [[Kleon]]'s efforts to put the whole population of [[Mytilene]]ans to death.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> |
Later, sometime between 424 and 422 BCE, Kassandra and her friend and philosopher, [[Sokrates]], put up a performance to encourage the Athenians to vote against [[Kleon]]'s efforts to put the whole population of [[Mytilene]]ans to death.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> |
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| + | The game's depiction of the Pnyx is accurately based on the Phase I of the real Pnyx which was present during the game's timeframe.<ref name="pnyx dating">[http://www.agathe.gr/democracy/the_ekklesia.html The Ekklesia (Citizens' Assembly)]. agathe.gr. Accessed 14 May 2020.</ref><ref name="pnyx phases">[https://aristotleguide.wordpress.com/2016/02/16/pnyx/ Aristotle, Greek tourist guide]. ''Pnyx''. aristotleguide.wordpress.com. Accessed 14 May 2020.</ref> |
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Revision as of 00:03, 14 May 2020
Pnyx
The Pnyx is a hill in Athens, Greece, where ancient Athenians assembled. It was also where decrees were ratified, budgets were voted on, and administration members were appointed, thus making it an important site in the city.
History
In 431 BCE, the Spartan misthios Kassandra came to the Pnyx, where she met with Herodotos. There, the historian introduced her to Perikles, a statesman who was giving a speech to the gathered citizens.[1]
Later, sometime between 424 and 422 BCE, Kassandra and her friend and philosopher, Sokrates, put up a performance to encourage the Athenians to vote against Kleon's efforts to put the whole population of Mytileneans to death.[2]
Behind the scenes
The game's depiction of the Pnyx is accurately based on the Phase I of the real Pnyx which was present during the game's timeframe.[3][4]
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Welcome to Athens
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ The Ekklesia (Citizens' Assembly). agathe.gr. Accessed 14 May 2020.
- ↑ Aristotle, Greek tourist guide. Pnyx. aristotleguide.wordpress.com. Accessed 14 May 2020.