# Ciconians — The Odyssey character guide

> Ciconians in The Odyssey by Homer.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0009-book-viii-festivals-in-honor-of-ulysses

## Who they are

A Thracian tribe attacked by Ulysses after leaving Troy, leading to losses.

## Links

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