At first Odysseus and his crew killed the Cicones and took their wives and booty, but later they fled from the Cicones.
The Cicones killed 6 men from each of Odysseus's ships.
The Cicones outnumbered Odysseus and his men.
Odysseus and his men initially behave aggressively towards the Cicones, attacking their city of Ismarus after raiding it for supplies. They kill many of the Cicones and take their possessions, displaying a sense of entitlement and recklessness. However, their behavior turns foolish as they linger to celebrate their victory, allowing the Cicones to regroup and counterattack, leading to a significant loss for Odysseus and his crew. This encounter highlights their hubris and the consequences of their actions.
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.
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The Cicones killed 6 men from each of Odysseus's ships.
The Cicones outnumbered Odysseus and his men.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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In The Odyssey, after leaving Troy, Odysseus and his men land on the island of the Cicones. They raid the city and take what they want, but the Cicones fight back and defeat them. Many of Odysseus' men are killed, and they are forced to retreat to their ships and sail away.
The Cicones
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.