Altar of Zeus

The Altar of Zeus, also called the Great Altar, was a grand altar devoted to Zeus Horkios, or "Zeus of the Oath",Discovery Tour: Ancient Greece – Tours: The Olympic Games: "Day One" located in Olympia in Elis, Greece.
According to Greek beliefs, the altar was made of sacrificial ashes mixed with water from the Alpheios River. On the final third day of the Olympic Games, the mageiros slaughtered 100 bulls to honor Zeus. This deed gave the Eleans sovereignty over the shrine.Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Elis: Altar of Zeus Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Elis: Cult Personnel
==History==
In the 428 BCE Olympics, the misthios Kassandra visited the altar with her friend Barnabas.Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Barnabas Abroad Later, after her pankration matches against Orion and Erastos ,Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Contender Barnabas and Alkibiades met Kassandra outside the Altar, where Alkibiades fell ill due to poisoned drink and food he'd ingested earlier during a feast at the Leonidaion.Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Long Game
==Gallery==
Olympia-AlkibiadesBarnabasAltar.jpg|Alkibiades and Barnabas outside the Altar
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
==References==
Category:Locations in Elis
Category:Locations in the Valley of Olympia
Category:Landmarks in the Sanctuary of Olympia
Category:Shrines