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At first Odysseus and his crew killed the Cicones and took their wives and booty, but later they fled from the Cicones.
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Which of these statements is true regarding the Cicones and Odysseus and his men?
The Cicones outnumbered Odysseus and his men.
What did the cicones do to Odysseus and his men?
The Cicones killed 6 men from each of Odysseus's ships.
Who were the Cicones?
In the Odyssey, Odysseus and his men went to the land of The Cicones, robbed it, and took women captive. One of his men raped one of the women in the Temple of Athena.The Cicones were the first people Odysseus came across after leaving Troy. Initially Odysseus and his crew plundered women and booty from the Cicones, but afterwards the Cicones fought back and forced Odysseus and his crew to flee, after they had lost 6 men from each ship.
How many men did Odysseus lose in battle with the cicones?
72 men
Why did the Cicones attack Odysseus and his men?
The Cicones attack Odysseus and his men in self-defence. Odysseus and his crew attack the Cicones first, and sack the town of Ismarus. They steal the women, wine, gold, and other booty.
Which of these statements is true regarding the Cicones and Odysseus and his men?
The Cicones outnumbered Odysseus and his men.
What did the cicones do to Odysseus and his men?
The Cicones killed 6 men from each of Odysseus's ships.
How do Odysseus and his men treat the cicones?
Odysseus and his men initially treat the Cicones with hostility by raiding their city. The Cicones then counterattack, leading to the loss of several of Odysseus's men.
Who were the Cicones?
In the Odyssey, Odysseus and his men went to the land of The Cicones, robbed it, and took women captive. One of his men raped one of the women in the Temple of Athena.The Cicones were the first people Odysseus came across after leaving Troy. Initially Odysseus and his crew plundered women and booty from the Cicones, but afterwards the Cicones fought back and forced Odysseus and his crew to flee, after they had lost 6 men from each ship.
How many men did Odysseus lose in battle with the cicones?
72 men
Why did the Cicones attack Odysseus and his men?
The Cicones attack Odysseus and his men in self-defence. Odysseus and his crew attack the Cicones first, and sack the town of Ismarus. They steal the women, wine, gold, and other booty.
What was the cause of Odysseus' failures in the land of Cicones?
Odysseus' men foolishly and selfishly continued to plunder the lands of the Cicones, refusing to come back to the ships when Odysseus requested. As a result, the Cicones were able to call for backup and trounced the Greek soldiers, killing about 70 of their men.
Kill six men to each of Odysseus's ships?
cicones
Where do Odysseus and his men go after leaving troy?
to the island of the cicones
How are the cicones able to attack and drive away Odysseus and his men?
The Cicones on the shore call for reinforcements from inland. The Cicones inland outnumbered Odysseus' crew, and could fight from chariot or on foot, with bronze tipped spears.
Who were the people whose holy city was raided by Odysseus's men?
The Cicones
What lesson did Odysseus learn from the cicones?
Odysseus learned the importance of proper planning and strategy in dealing with adversaries after the defeat of the cicones. He realized the consequences of allowing his men to act impulsively and without caution, leading to losses in battle and a need for retreat.
