The first historical record of the Thracians is found in the Iliad, where they are described as allies of the Trojans in the Trojan War against the Ancient Greeks. The ethnonymThracian comes from Ancient Greek Θρᾷξ

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In Greek mythology, Thrax (by his name simply the quintessential Thracian) was regarded as one of the reputed sons of the god Ares. In the Alcestis, Euripidesmentions that one of the names of

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The origins of the Thracians remain obscure, in the absence of written historical records. Evidence of proto-Thracians in the

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Homeric period
The Thracians are mentioned in Homer's Iliad, meaning that they were already present in the eighth

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The ancient languages of these people and their cultural influence were highly reduced due to the repeated invasions of the Balkans by, Romans, Celts, Huns, Goths, Scythians, Sarmatians and Slavs, accompanied by, hellenization, romanizationand

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Language
Religion
One notable cult that existed in Thrace, Moesiaan

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Divided into separate tribes, the Thracians did not manage to form a lasting political organization until the Odrysian statewas founded in the fifth century BC. A strong Dacian state appeared in the first century BC, during the reign of King Burebista. The mountainous regions were

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