{"id":473558,"date":"2025-04-08T01:16:30","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T01:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=473558"},"modified":"2025-04-08T01:16:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-08T01:16:30","slug":"is-there-a-creed-in-odyssey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-a-creed-in-odyssey\/","title":{"rendered":"Is there a creed in Odyssey?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-a-creed-in-odyssey\/#Is_There_a_Creed_in_Assassins_Creed_Odyssey\" title=\"Is There a Creed in Assassin&#8217;s Creed Odyssey?\">Is There a Creed in Assassin&#8217;s Creed Odyssey?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-a-creed-in-odyssey\/#The_Absence_of_the_Creed_A_Historical_Perspective\" title=\"The Absence of the Creed: A Historical Perspective\">The Absence of the Creed: A Historical Perspective<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-a-creed-in-odyssey\/#Exploring_Order_vs_Chaos\" title=\"Exploring Order vs. Chaos\">Exploring Order vs. Chaos<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-a-creed-in-odyssey\/#The_Spear_of_Leonidas_and_Isu_Heritage\" title=\"The Spear of Leonidas and Isu Heritage\">The Spear of Leonidas and Isu Heritage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-a-creed-in-odyssey\/#Canonical_Protagonist_Kassandra\" title=\"Canonical Protagonist: Kassandra\">Canonical Protagonist: Kassandra<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/is-there-a-creed-in-odyssey\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_There_a_Creed_in_Assassins_Creed_Odyssey\"><\/span>Is There a Creed in Assassin&#8217;s Creed Odyssey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>No, there is no formal <strong>Assassin&#8217;s Creed<\/strong> in <strong>Assassin&#8217;s Creed Odyssey<\/strong>. The game is set in ancient Greece circa 431 BC, hundreds of years before the establishment of the <strong>Hidden Ones<\/strong>, the precursor to the <strong>Assassin Brotherhood<\/strong>, by <strong>Bayek and Aya<\/strong> in ancient Egypt (as depicted in <strong>Assassin&#8217;s Creed Origins<\/strong>). <strong>Odyssey<\/strong> focuses on a different conflict and set of ideals, primarily exploring the struggle between <strong>Order and Chaos<\/strong> rather than the later <strong>Assassins vs. Templars<\/strong> dichotomy.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Absence_of_the_Creed_A_Historical_Perspective\"><\/span>The Absence of the Creed: A Historical Perspective<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To understand why there&#8217;s no <strong>Creed<\/strong> in <strong>Odyssey<\/strong>, you need to consider the timeline. The game takes place during the <strong>Peloponnesian War<\/strong> between <strong>Athens and Sparta<\/strong>. While there are hints of organizations that predate both the <strong>Assassins<\/strong> and the <strong>Templars<\/strong>, such as the <strong>Cult of Kosmos<\/strong>, these groups operate on different principles and motivations.<\/p>\n<p>The core tenets of the <strong>Assassin Brotherhood<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>&#8220;Nothing is true, everything is permitted&#8221;<\/strong> \u2013 haven&#8217;t yet been formulated. <strong>Alexios or Kassandra<\/strong>, the two playable characters, are driven by personal motivations such as family, revenge, and a desire to protect the innocent. Their actions aren&#8217;t guided by a pre-existing code or allegiance to a hidden organization.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, they are <strong>misthios<\/strong>, or mercenaries, who take on contracts and make choices based on their own moral compass and the immediate circumstances. They are powerful individuals with <strong>Isu (Those Who Came Before) ancestry<\/strong> and possess the <strong>Spear of Leonidas<\/strong>, a powerful artifact. This puts them at odds with the <strong>Cult of Kosmos<\/strong>, who seek to exploit <strong>Pieces of Eden<\/strong> for their own nefarious purposes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exploring_Order_vs_Chaos\"><\/span>Exploring Order vs. Chaos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Odyssey<\/strong> explores the philosophical battle between <strong>Order and Chaos<\/strong>. The <strong>Cult of Kosmos<\/strong> represents the desire for control and domination through manipulation and secrecy, embodying the ideals that would later be associated with the <strong>Templars<\/strong>. <strong>Alexios or Kassandra<\/strong>, through their independent actions and pursuit of justice, represent a more chaotic, individualistic approach that indirectly counters the <strong>Cult&#8217;s<\/strong> plans.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that the game subtly lays the groundwork for the future conflict between <strong>Assassins and Templars<\/strong>, introducing concepts of free will, the fight against oppression, and the dangers of unchecked power. However, these themes are presented in a nascent form, without the structured framework of the later <strong>Creed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Spear_of_Leonidas_and_Isu_Heritage\"><\/span>The Spear of Leonidas and Isu Heritage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>Spear of Leonidas<\/strong> is a crucial element, linking the protagonist to the <strong>Isu<\/strong>. This connection elevates the story beyond a simple historical conflict. The <strong>Spear&#8217;s<\/strong> power and the protagonist&#8217;s lineage allow them to confront mythical creatures and powerful enemies, tying into the larger <strong>Assassin&#8217;s Creed<\/strong> lore about the <strong>First Civilization<\/strong> and their influence on humanity.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Canonical_Protagonist_Kassandra\"><\/span>Canonical Protagonist: Kassandra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While you can choose to play as either <strong>Alexios or Kassandra<\/strong>, <strong>Ubisoft<\/strong> has confirmed that <strong>Kassandra<\/strong> is the <strong>canonical protagonist<\/strong>. This means that the official storyline of the <strong>Assassin&#8217;s Creed<\/strong> universe considers <strong>Kassandra<\/strong> to be the one who experienced the events of <strong>Odyssey<\/strong>. However, regardless of which character you choose, the gameplay and major story beats remain largely the same.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here are 15 frequently asked questions to help further clarify the situation regarding the <strong>Creed<\/strong> and other related aspects in <strong>Assassin&#8217;s Creed Odyssey<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Is Alexios or Kassandra part of the Assassin Brotherhood?<\/strong> Neither <strong>Alexios nor Kassandra<\/strong> are members of the <strong>Assassin Brotherhood<\/strong>. The game takes place centuries before its founding. They are independent mercenaries dealing with the <strong>Cult of Kosmos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Why are there no Assassins in Odyssey?<\/strong> The game is set hundreds of years before <strong>Bayek and Aya<\/strong> founded the <strong>Hidden Ones<\/strong>, the precursors to the <strong>Assassin Brotherhood<\/strong>. Therefore, the organization simply doesn&#8217;t exist yet.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Is Kassandra the strongest Assassin in the Assassin&#8217;s Creed series?<\/strong> While <strong>Kassandra<\/strong> is incredibly powerful and skilled, she isn&#8217;t technically an <strong>Assassin<\/strong> in the traditional sense. Many consider her the most powerful <em>character<\/em> due to her <strong>Isu heritage<\/strong> and abilities, but not the strongest <strong>Assassin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Are Alexios and Kassandra related to any historical Assassins?<\/strong> There&#8217;s no direct lineage connecting them to later <strong>Assassins<\/strong>. However, their actions and fight against oppression can be seen as laying the groundwork for the ideals that the <strong>Brotherhood<\/strong> would eventually embrace.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What is the Cult of Kosmos?<\/strong> The <strong>Cult of Kosmos<\/strong> is a secret organization that seeks to control Greece through manipulation and the acquisition of <strong>Pieces of Eden<\/strong>. They are the primary antagonists in <strong>Odyssey<\/strong> and represent a precursor to the <strong>Templars<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What is the Spear of Leonidas?<\/strong> The <strong>Spear of Leonidas<\/strong> is a powerful <strong>Piece of Eden<\/strong> that grants the wielder superhuman abilities. It is passed down through <strong>Leonidas&#8217; lineage<\/strong>, eventually ending up in the hands of <strong>Alexios or Kassandra<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Are Alexios and Kassandra demigods?<\/strong> They are descendants of the <strong>Isu<\/strong>, an ancient and advanced civilization worshipped as gods by humans. This heritage grants them enhanced abilities, but they are not technically gods in the mythological sense.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Is Alexios a Spartan or Athenian?<\/strong> <strong>Alexios and Kassandra<\/strong> are born in Sparta but are forced to leave as children. They operate as mercenaries, taking contracts from both sides in the <strong>Peloponnesian War<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Who is Alexios&#8217; real father?<\/strong> <strong>Alexios is the biological son of Pythagoras<\/strong>, a famous Greek philosopher.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>What happens if you play as Alexios instead of Kassandra?<\/strong> The gameplay experience remains largely the same. The only difference is the character you control and their role in the story, with the non-player character becoming <strong>Deimos<\/strong>. While the experience is similar, Kassandra is considered canon.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Is Alexios a cultist?<\/strong> If you play as <strong>Kassandra<\/strong>, <strong>Alexios<\/strong> becomes <strong>Deimos<\/strong>, a high-ranking member of the <strong>Cult of Kosmos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Is Alexios related to Leonidas?<\/strong> Yes, <strong>Alexios and Kassandra<\/strong> are grandchildren of <strong>King Leonidas I<\/strong> of Sparta through their mother, <strong>Myrrine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Is Alexios&#8217; death canon?<\/strong> According to the canon storyline, <strong>Alexios dies<\/strong> at the hands of <strong>Kassandra<\/strong> when he is consumed by the <strong>Cult&#8217;s<\/strong> influence and threatens their family.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Who is Deimos if you pick Alexios?<\/strong> If you choose to play as <strong>Alexios<\/strong>, <strong>Kassandra<\/strong> becomes <strong>Deimos<\/strong>, the antagonist aligned with the <strong>Cult of Kosmos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Where can I learn more about the educational value of video games?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To discover more on how video games can be valuable learning tools, you can check out the <strong>Games Learning Society<\/strong> website: <strong>GamesLearningSociety.org<\/strong>. This organization focuses on the intersection of games and education, exploring how games can be used to promote learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Games can offer immersive learning experiences that are fun and engaging, especially when they tackle complex subjects and encourage collaboration.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In conclusion, while <strong>Assassin&#8217;s Creed Odyssey<\/strong> lacks a formal <strong>Creed<\/strong> or established <strong>Assassin Brotherhood<\/strong>, it provides a fascinating glimpse into the prehistory of the <strong>Assassin-Templar conflict<\/strong>. The game explores themes of freedom, control, and the struggle against oppression, all while delivering an engaging open-world adventure in ancient Greece. The choices made by <strong>Alexios or Kassandra<\/strong>, driven by their own moral compass, hint at the future formation of the <strong>Assassin ideals<\/strong>, making <strong>Odyssey<\/strong> a unique and important entry in the <strong>Assassin&#8217;s Creed<\/strong> franchise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is There a Creed in Assassin&#8217;s Creed Odyssey? No, there is no formal Assassin&#8217;s Creed in Assassin&#8217;s Creed Odyssey. 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