In classical mythology, a member of a Thracian people mentioned in Homer's Odyssey.
From Ancient Greek 'Kikones,' referring to a real or legendary Thracian tribe. The word appears in Homeric texts and likely derives from Thracian sources, though the exact etymology remains uncertain.
The Cicones appear in the Odyssey as the first people Odysseus encounters after leaving Troy—he raids their city and takes plunder and prisoners, setting the tone for his entire troubled journey home.
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