Neha Patil (Editor)

Ismara

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit

Ismara (Ancient Greek: Ἴσμαρος, Ismaros [ismaros]) is a city of the Cicones, mentioned in the Odyssey.

Homeric Ismaros

After their departure from Troy, Odysseus and his companions stop at Ismaros. They sack the town, and attack the Cicones, the inhabitants of the adjacent region. They kill the men and divide the women and treasures among themselves, then begin to feast, despite Odysseus' advice that they leave immediately. The Cicones, who have left in search of help, come back in the morning in great numbers. Odysseus manages to escape, although he loses several men in the process. He embarks with the survivors and continues his journey home to Ithaca.

References

Ismara Wikipedia


Similar Topics