Sheep

Sheep is a term used of the various species of four-legged mammals of the genus . As a main source of wool, domesticated sheep have been part of human history from early on.
==Mythology==
In Greek mythology, the Golden Fleece was the coat of a ram, hung from a tree whence the hero Jason and his Argonauts retrieved it.Assassin's Creed II – Glyph #7: "Keep On Seeking, And You Will Find"
==History==
===5th century BCE===
Sheep were a common sight in Greece before and during the Peloponnesian War. This was especially true in the capital city of Arkadia, Tegea, wherein sheep wandered on the streets as they willed, along with other animals. Their hooves were valued at 6 drachmae apiece.Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
===1st century BCE===
Sheep were also prominent in Ptolemaic Egypt of 1st century BCE.Assassin's Creed: Origins
===9th century===
During the 9th century, the English landscape featured many meadows used for livestock, including sheep. Bred for their meat and wool, sheep were often found near rural villages or at lonely farms.Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
==Cultural significance==
Terms related to sheep have been used in metaphorical manner. 'Lamb' is used as a term of endearment, for example by the Spartan Myrrine about her daughter, the misthios Kassandra.Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – A Mother's Prayers 'Sheep' itself is used to denote a timid or cowardly person,Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – The Writing's on the Wall particularly if they followed rules without question.Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag – Black Bart's Gambit
==Gallery==
ACOd-sheeppig.jpg|A sheep and a pig resting on a busy street in Tegea
ACV Sheep.png|Sheep in 9th century England
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed II 
*Assassin's Creed: Revelations 
*Assassin's Creed III
*Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag 
*Assassin's Creed: Black Flag
*Assassin's Creed: Origins
*Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
*Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
*Discovery Tour: Viking Age 
*Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Sword of the White Horse
*Echoes of History 
*Assassin's Creed: Mirage
*Assassin's Creed: Nexus VR 
*Assassin's Creed: Jade 
==References==
Category:Animals
Category:Livestock