The Cimmerians were an ancient nomadic people who lived in the northern Black Sea region from 1000 BCE to 600 BCE. They were known for their fierce warriors and raids across Europe and Asia. Cimmerian mythology included gods and spirits associated with the afterlife, as they believed in a connection between the living and the dead.nnMythical creatures like the griffin and the phoenix appeared in their stories, symbolizing life, death, and rebirth. Cimmerian influence spread across the ancient world, particularly through their interactions with other nomadic cultures.