The video discusses Assassin's Creed Odyssey, a game set in ancient Greece, where players must choose between siding with Athens or Sparta during the Peloponnesian War. The host examines the history of the war, the characteristics of both city-states, and the values they represent. Athens is portrayed as a center of knowledge, culture, and innovation, while Sparta is depicted as a militaristic society that values strength and honor.
The host presents reasons for choosing Sparta, including their reputation as formidable warriors, their code of honor, and the fact that they were arguably the more honorable side in the war. Additionally, siding with Sparta allows players to align themselves with the eventual winners of the war, which is historically accurate.
Ultimately, the host concludes that siding with Sparta makes sense not only from a historical perspective but also from a practical standpoint, as a warrior culture that values mercenaries and is hungry for battle would be good for the player's character, who is an assassin.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Assassin's Creed Odyssey is set in ancient Greece, 431 B.C.
2. The game takes place during the Peloponnesian War.
3. The war was between Athens and Sparta, two of the world's powerhouses at the time.
4. The Peloponnesian War was a significant event in ancient Greece and the entire ancient world.
5. Ancient Greece was the center of the civilized world and spent most of its time conquering other people or defending against invaders.
6. Athens was known for its Golden Age, a period of inventions and knowledge that we still use today.
7. Athens was responsible for the development of democracy, alarm clocks, triangles, philosophy, theater, and engineering.
8. The Athenian navy was renowned for its power and was a significant force in the Peloponnesian War.
9. Geometry was invented by the Athenians.
10. Sparta was known for its military prowess and was considered the most feared warriors of the ancient world.
11. Spartan boys were inspected at birth to determine if they were physically fit enough to fight in the army.
12. Spartan boys were trained in the Agoge system, which included singing, hunting, fighting, and pain tolerance.
13. Spartan soldiers were known for their toughness and fighting style.
14. Pankration was an ancient Olympic sport that involved boxing, kicking, submission holds, chokes, and throws.
15. The straight kick to the stomach or chest, popularized in the movie "300", was a common Pankration move.
16. The Peloponnesian War was sparked by Athens' breaking of the rules of the peace treaty with Sparta.
17. The Battle of Sphacteria was a significant event in the war, where Athens used hostages to get the upper hand.
18. Sparta ultimately won the war and took control of Athens.