10 mythical creatures expected to appear in AC Odyssey

In Assassin’s Creed Origins, we explored Egyptian mythology as Bayek, and he faced off against the gods Anubis, Sobek, Sekhmet, Apep, and the dead in the Curse of the Pharaohs DLC. Soon, Assassin’s Creed fans will have the opportunity to immerse themselves deeply into the vast world of Greek mythology, and explore it as Alexios or Kassandra in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey (AC Odyssey).

With just a few months to go before its official launch date, this latest game will likely take the same deep approach to mythology as its predecessor, with many videos showing the appearance of creatures. animals like Medusa and Minotaur. This also means more monsters will appear, and with that, here are 10 mythical creatures likely to appear in AC Odyssey.

1. Cyclops

Cyclops is an important element of Greek mythology, as it is a species of a primitive race of one-eyed giants. In fact, in Homer’s epic The Odyssey, the protagonist confronts one of these giants named Polyphemus. And since the latest AC game has a similar title to this book, it wouldn’t be surprising if Alexios or Kassandra fought a Cyclops. Not to mention it would be awesome to see the non-Spear of Leonidas protagonist, a Hidden Blade, into its eyes.

2. Cerberus

One of the most famous mythological creatures is Cerberus, a snake-headed dog that guards the gates of the Underworld for Hades. If Underworld has the same role as Duat in Assassin’s Creed Origins, it also makes sense to fight a legendary creature or run away stealthily. And if Odyssey has an expansion similar to the Trial of the Gods in Origins, players could face the mighty Hades with the monster Cerberus at his side.

3. Scylla

With AC Odyssey’s return to sea gameplay, there isn’t a pair of monsters more terrifying than Scylla and Charybdis. According to Greek mythology, Scylla was once a water spirit loved by Poseidon, but was transformed into a monster by jealousy by the god Amphitrite, and there are many descriptions of her from a creature like a dragon. many heads to a woman whose legs are tentacles and many dogs protruding from the body.

4. Charybdis

Charybdis is a sea monster that can create whirlpools, and with Scylla they guard a narrow strait that forces sailors to cross and approach either of these creatures. Many antiquities consider this area to be the Strait of Messina, and that Messina is an area on the map of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, much larger than the world of AC Origins. This shows that it is possible for players to confront either of these monsters, and will create an extremely interesting battleship gameplay.

5. Pegasus

Of course, not every creature from Greek mythology has to be a fearsome boss, and there are some creatures as beloved as Pegasus. A child of the Olympian god Poseidon, Pegasus is often depicted as a pure white horse with powerful wings and is credited with helping the Greek hero Bellerophon defeat the monster Chimera. Whether it’s just a glimpse or a mount, Pegasus’ appearance in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey reinforces the game’s mythological depth.

6. Chimera

Of course Chimera is also a great element to the game, a monster described as a lion with a snake tail and a goat’s head protruding from its back. It is also considered to bring omens, so its appearance in the game will instill fear instead of hope like Pegasus.

7. Centaurus

Another creature that may appear is the Centaur, a hybrid between a human and a horse. They are sometimes depicted as guides, or embodiments of uncontrollable forces of nature. While we don’t know how Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will depict these wondrous creatures, it will certainly thicken the history and legend of the game.

8. Sirens

Another creature suitable to appear in the game because of the sea combat mechanism is the siren. These creatures – which later inspired folk legends about mermaids – are often depicted as having the legs of birds, with or without wings, and able to play a variety of musical instruments, especially harp. They will try to kill the sailors with intoxicating music or soothing songs, so it will be interesting to see how the player and his crew dodge the intoxicating sounds. or this.

9. Griffin

An encounter with the Griffin will be extremely interesting, because these creatures are considered the king of all beasts. This is because the Griffin has the body of a lion, but has the head, wings, and talons of an eagle, and each animal that makes up the Griffin is considered king in its habitat. Because they are often seen as golden guardians, it makes sense to see this creature guard a piece of Eden, which is considered to have a huge role in the series.

10. Manticore

Although the Manticore is of Persian mythology, this hybrid creature is famous in Greek mythology and takes the form of a lion’s body, a human head, and a feathered or scorpion tail. This unique monster is often compared to the Sphinx of Egypt, so it wonderfully connects the Spear of Leonidas’ background lore with both Origins and the Odyssey.

Set in ancient Greece, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey offers quite a few legendary creatures to look forward to, and of course there are other myths that may appear in the game. What about you, what aspect of Greek mythology would you like to see play a prominent role in the game?

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will be released on October 5, 2018 on PC, PlayStation4 and Xbox One.

According to Gamerant