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The book includes a diverse range of essays exploring migration and cultural exchange in ancient societies. It opens with a foreword discussing migration and foreignness, followed by studies on logistics of ancient migrations and the role of Homer in the context of Greek colonization. Various contributors examine the idealized images of early Ionian colonies, the impact of the Hellenistic wars on migration, and the movement of populations in ancient Greece, including the migration of Lydians to Italy. The text delves into multi-ethnicity in ancient Greece, regional mobility of traders and craftsmen, and the political implications of migration narratives. It also addresses collective forced relocations as strategies in foreign and security policies across different empires, including the Persians and Byzantines. Other topics include the role of wandering artists in migration processes, the cultural dynamics of ancient Sicily, and the significance of geographical origins in religious contexts. Contributions highlight the complexities of identity and migration, examining the interplay between nomadic and settled cultures, and the archaeological insights into these movements. The book ultimately provides a comprehensive overview of migration phenomena in antiquity, enriched by historical and geographical analyses.