In the Odyssey, what is Ismarus?

Summary. After identifying himself to the Phaeacians at the feast, Odysseus tells the story of his wanderings. Following the victory at Troy, he and his men sail to Ismarus, the stronghold of the Cicones. With apparent ease, they sack the city, kill the men, enslave the women, and enjoy a rich haul of plunder. read more

Ismarus was a city-port in Thrace, inhabited by Cicones, a Thracian tribe who had fought alongside Trojans during the Trojan War. Odysseus relates (Odyssey 9.39–61) that he and his companions, after leaving Troy, were led by a strong wind towards Thrace. read more

After Odysseus and his fleet landed on Ismarus, his men plundered the city, killed the male inhabitants, took the women of the town as captives and feasted and lingered on the beach, not listening to Odysseus' commands to leave. read more

Ismarus is a city or island in the story "The Odyssey". There Odysseus and his men go there after the long battle in Troy to party and raid the people over there. read more