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City in Boeotia, Greece
Thēbais, i.e. "at Thebes", Thebes in the dative-locative case), 𐀳𐀣𐀆, te-qa-de, for *Tʰēgʷasde (Θήβασδε, Thēbasde, i.e. "to Thebes"), and 𐀳𐀣𐀊, te-qa-ja
Thebes,_Greece
Ancient Egyptian city
In 1979, the ruins of ancient Thebes were classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The Egyptian name for Thebes was wꜣs.t, "City of the wꜣs", the
Thebes,_Egypt
Topics referred to by the same term
Turkey Thebes (Ionia), in Asia Minor Cilician Thebe, a.k.a. Thebe Hypoplakia, a mythological city in the Trojan Cilicia, near the Troad Thebes, Illinois
Thebes
Multiple figures in Greek mythology
four of whom are said to have had three cities named Thebes after them: Thebe, eponym of Thebes, Egypt. She was the daughter of either Nilus, Proteus
Thebe_(mythology)
Blind prophet of Apollo
participated fully in seven generations in Thebes, beginning as advisor to Cadmus, the founder of Thebes. Eighteen allusions to mythic Tiresias, noted
Tiresias
Mythical Greek king of Thebes
left for Thebes. On his way, he met an older man, who was (unbeknownst to him) his father, and killed him in a quarrel. Continuing on to Thebes, he found
Oedipus
Greek mythology character, founder of Thebes
Greek: Κάδμος, romanized: Kádmos) was the legendary founder of Boeotian Thebes. He was, alongside Perseus and Bellerophon, the greatest hero and slayer
Cadmus
Daughter of Oedipus in Greek mythology
city of Thebes in the war of the Seven against Thebes. Both brothers were killed in the battle. King Creon, who has ascended to the throne of Thebes after
Antigone
Greek mythological champions who made war against Thebes
Seven against Thebes (Ancient Greek: Ἑπτὰ ἐπὶ Θήβας, Hepta epi Thēbas) were seven champions in Greek mythology who made war on Thebes. They were chosen
Seven_against_Thebes
Region of Greece
was said to have founded Thebes and brought the alphabet to Greece Dionysus and Semele Narcissus Heracles, who was born in Thebes The Theban Cycle, including
Boeotia
4th-century BC Theban gay military unit
The Sacred Band of Thebes (Ancient Greek: Ἱερὸς Λόχος τῶν Θηβῶν, Hieròs Lóchos tôn Thēbôn) was an elite heavy infantry of select soldiers consisting of
Sacred_Band_of_Thebes
Topics referred to by the same term
character in Shadow Labyrinth Thebes (disambiguation) This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Thebe. If an internal link incorrectly
Thebe
Figure in Greek mythology
king of Thebes, had given the rule to Creon while he went to consult the oracle at Delphi. During Laius's absence, the Sphinx came to Thebes. When word
Creon_(king_of_Thebes)
2023 studio album by the Mountain Goats
Goats Announce New Album Jenny From Thebes, Share New Song". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 20, 2023. "Jenny from Thebes, by the Mountain Goats". Bandcamp.
Jenny_from_Thebes
Ancient city in Mysia or Aiolis, mentioned by Homer
classical ages to Thebes as a polis (city-state), are connected with the Homeric tradition. However, Quintus Curtius Rufus refers to Thebes as "urbs", retrospectively
Thebe_Hypoplakia
Ancient Egyptian god
deity of Thebes after the end of the First Intermediate Period, under the 11th Dynasty. As the patron of Thebes, his spouse was Mut. In Thebes, Amun as
Amun
Poem by John Lydgate
Siege of Thebes is a 4716-line poem written by John Lydgate between 1420 and 1422. Lydgate composed the Siege of Thebes directly following his composition
Siege_of_Thebes_(poem)
Theban rebellion against Macedon (335 BC)
The Battle of Thebes took place between the forces under the command of Alexander the Great and the Greek city of Thebes in 335 BC immediately outside
Battle_of_Thebes
Mayor of Thebes (Haty-a-en-Niut) was an important position in ancient Egypt, as Thebes was the capital of Egypt for a long time. This title is documented
Mayor_of_Thebes
4th-century BCE conflict between Thebes and Sparta
conflicts fought between Sparta and Thebes for hegemony over Greece. In 378 BC, led by General Epaminondas, Thebes revolted against its Spartan garrison
Theban–Spartan_War
Moon of Jupiter
in size to Thebe itself. The adjectives "Theban" and sometimes "Thebean" (with stress on the first syllable) refer to the city of Thebes, Greece. Calculated
Thebe_(moon)
Classical Athenian tragedy by Sophocles
Merope are his true parents, leaves Corinth for the city of Thebes. On the road to Thebes, Oedipus encounters an old man and his servants. The two begin
Oedipus_Rex
Greek mythological Queen of Thebes
legendary founder of Thebes, and the Spartoi Echion. She had two siblings: Creon and Hipponome. She was a member of the ruling class of Thebes, but her exact
Jocasta
Assyrian plunder of Kushite Thebes
The sack of Thebes took place in 663 BC in the city of Thebes at the hands of the Neo-Assyrian Empire under king Ashurbanipal, then at war with the Kushite
Sack_of_Thebes
Egyptian saint, generally regarded as the first Christian hermit
retrieved 2023-08-27 "St. Paul of Thebes, Church's first known hermit, honored Jan. 15". "Venerable Paul of Thebes". Agaiby, Elizabeth (2018-10-22). The
Paul_of_Thebes
Mythological creature with a human head and lion body
with ram heads (Criosphinxes), believed to represent Amon, were built in Thebes, where his cult was strongest. At Karnak, each Criosphinx is fronted by
Sphinx
Medieval grimoire
Thebes, is a possibly mythical character from the Middle Ages. Considerable mystery still exists about the identity of Honorius. Honorius of Thebes is
The_Sworn_Book_of_Honorius
Period of ancient Greece (510 to 323 BC)
and Thebes was placed under Spartan control. In 378 BC, the reaction to Spartan control over Thebes was broken by a popular uprising within Thebes. Elsewhere
Classical_Greece
French romance composed around 1150
The Romance of Thebes (Le Roman de Thèbes) is a poem of some 10,000 lines that appears to be based on an abridged version of the Thebaid of Statius. This
Romance_of_Thebes
Egyptian Christian monk and hermit (died 356)
of the Desert, Anthony the Anchorite, Anthony the Hermit, and Anthony of Thebes. For his importance among the Desert Fathers and to all later Christian
Anthony_the_Great
Pseudonym of clairvoyants
experiences of the historical figures. de Thèbes means "of Thebes" in French, which refers to the city of Thebes in ancient Egypt. The name was suggested
Madame_de_Thèbes
United States historic place
The Thebes Courthouse in Thebes, Illinois, is the former county courthouse of Alexander County. Plans to build the courthouse began in 1845, when the
Thebes_Courthouse
Village in Illinois, United States
Thebes is a village in Thebes Precinct, Alexander County, Illinois, United States. The population was 208 at the 2020 census, down from 436 at the 2010
Thebes,_Illinois
Theban general and statesman (419/411–362 BC)
This policy, along with other disputes, brought Thebes into conflict with Sparta. By 395 BC, Thebes, alongside Athens, Corinth, and Argos, found itself
Epaminondas
Tragedy by Sophocles
Polynices, leading opposite sides in Thebes' civil war, died fighting each other for the throne. Creon, the new ruler of Thebes and brother of the former Queen
Antigone_(Sophocles_play)
Greek philosopher, historian, and soldier (c.430–355/354 BC)
Xenophon of Athens (/ˈzɛnəfən, -ˌfɒn/; Ancient Greek: Ξενοφῶν; c. 430 – 355/354 BC) was a Greek military leader, philosopher, and historian. At the age
Xenophon
settlement that would become Thebes was Cadmus, after whom the city was originally called Cadmeia. It only became known as Thebes during the reign of Amphion
Theban kings in Greek mythology
Theban_kings_in_Greek_mythology
Cynic philosopher
Crates (Ancient Greek: Κράτης ὁ Θηβαῖος; c. 365 – c. 285 BC) of Thebes was a Greek Cynic philosopher, the principal pupil of Diogenes of Sinope and the
Crates_of_Thebes
Ancient Egyptian god of the moon
was instrumental in the creation of new life in all living creatures. At Thebes, he formed part of a family triad (the "Theban Triad") with Mut his mother
Khonsu
1964 film
Sword and Sandal Films, 1908-1990. McFarland. ISBN 978-1476662916. The Lion of Thebes at IMDb The Lion of Thebes at Variety Distribution v t e v t e
The_Lion_of_Thebes
Inscribed works discovered in Thebes, Greece
The Thebes tablets, with inscriptions in Mycenaean Greek using Linear B, were discovered in Thebes, Greece. They belong to the Late Helladic IIIB context
Thebes_tablets
Welcome to Thebes is a 2010 play by Moira Buffini. It premiered on 15 June 2010 in a production at the Olivier Theatre of the Royal National Theatre in
Welcome_to_Thebes
Figure in Greek mythology
Polynices asks Adrastus to help him take back Thebes) and he organized the expedition of the Seven against Thebes, and their army raised from Argolis (the
Tydeus
City in southern Egypt
20, 2021. Retrieved December 22, 2025. "Thebes Higher Institute of Engineering - Maadi". Thebes Academy - Thebes Higher Institute of Management and Information
Luxor
Ancient Egyptian astrologer
Hephaestion, Hephaistion, or Hephaistio of Thebes (Ancient Greek: Ἡφαιστίων ὁ Θηβαῖος, Hēphaistíōn ho Thēbaĩos) was a Hellenized Egyptian astrologer of
Hephaestion_of_Thebes
Area in Egypt, west of the Nile near Thebes
al-Janāʼizīyah) is a necropolis on the west bank of the Nile, opposite Thebes (Luxor) in Upper Egypt. It was used for ritual burials for much of the Pharaonic
Theban_Necropolis
Ancient Greek tragedy by Aeschylus
champions including Polynices who were called the Seven against Thebes, and the army of Thebes led by Eteocles and his supporters. The trilogy won the first
Seven_Against_Thebes_(play)
(Ancient Greek: Ἀριστόδημος) of Thebes was a writer of ancient Greece who wrote a work on his native city titled On Thebes (Ancient Greek: Θηβαϊκά). This
Aristodemus_of_Thebes
Pasicles of Thebes (Greek: Πασικλῆς ὁ Θηβαῖος; 4th century BC) was a Greek philosopher and brother of the Cynic philosopher Crates of Thebes. He attended
Pasicles_of_Thebes
Ancient Greek harpist
of Thebes and [of] our city; and we crowned her with five hundred drachmas; therefore with good fortune it is resolved to praise Polygnota of Thebes, the
Polygnota_of_Thebes
Ancient Greek painter
Nicomachus of Thebes (Greek: Νικόμαχος; fl. 4th century BC) was an ancient Greek painter, a native of Thebes, and a contemporary of the great painters
Nicomachus_of_Thebes
Topics referred to by the same term
Queen of Thebes can refer to: Nycteïs, wife of Polydorus Jocasta, wife/mother of Oedipus Ino (Greek mythology), daughter of Cadmus Niobe, wife of Amphion
Queen_of_Thebes
men. Theagenes was a Greek commander from Thebes who served as the final leader of the Sacred Band of Thebes. He commanded the elite force at the Battle
Theagenes_of_Thebes
Figure in Greek mythology
Dionysus arrived in Thebes with his Maenads to celebrate a Dionysiac festival on Mount Cithaeron. He drives the women of Thebes mad with revelry, including
Agave_(daughter_of_Cadmus)
Greek mythological king of Thebes
was a king of Thebes. His father was Echion, the wisest of the Spartoi. His mother was Agave, the daughter of Cadmus, the founder of Thebes, and grandson
Pentheus
twin sons of Zeus who built the walls of Thebes Amphitryon (Αμφιτρύων), Theban general who rescued Thebes from the Teumessian fox; his wife was Alcmene
List of mortals in Greek mythology
List_of_mortals_in_Greek_mythology
Greek civilization from 1200 BC to 600 AD
workforce it provided. The rising power of Thebes led Sparta and Athens to join forces; in 362 they were defeated by Thebes at the Battle of Mantinea. In the aftermath
Ancient_Greece
Eighteenth Dynasty Egyptian pharaoh
moved his capital from Thebes to Akhetaten, his initial royal titulary honored Thebes—his nomen was "Amenhotep, god-ruler of Thebes"—and recognizing its
Akhenaten
Necropolis in ancient Egypt
(out of a total of 24) on the area around Thebes. European exploration continued in the area around Thebes during the nineteenth century. Early in the
Valley_of_the_Kings
population of Thebes at 120,000, while that for Haojing as well as Memphis and Babylon at 100,000 (pp. 33–34). Chandler listed Thebes, Haojing, and Chengzhou
List of largest cities throughout history
List_of_largest_cities_throughout_history
Mother of Heracles
before her. According to the Bibliotheca, Alcmene went with Amphitryon to Thebes, where he was purified by Creon for accidentally killing Electryon. Alcmene
Alcmene
Railroad bridge across the Mississippi River
"Thebes Bridge". Modjeski and Masters. Archived from the original on September 11, 2025. Retrieved June 22, 2020. Noble, Alfred (1907). The Thebes Bridge;
Thebes_Bridge
Period of ancient Greek history from 371 to 362 BC
355 BC), Thebes proved too exhausted to bring any conclusion to the conflict. The war was finally ended in 346 BC, by the forces not of Thebes, or any
Theban_hegemony
5th-century BC Athenian tragic playwright
killed a man on the road to Thebes; unknown to either of them, this man was his father, Laius. Oedipus became the ruler of Thebes after solving the riddle
Sophocles
Ancient Egyptian temple complex
still be seen. Thebes' exact placement was unknown in medieval Europe, though both Herodotus and Strabo give the exact location of Thebes and how long up
Karnak
City and polis in ancient Thessaly, Greece
Phthiotic Thebes (Ancient Greek: Θῆβαι Φθιώτιδες, romanized: Thebai Phthiotides or Φθιώτιδες Θήβες or Φθιώτιδος Θήβες; Latin: Thebae Phthiae) or Thessalian
Phthiotic_Thebes
City in Ancient Egypt
back to Thebes in the south. List of ancient Egyptian towns and cities Arnold, Dorothea (1991). "Amenemhat I and the Early Twelfth Dynasty at Thebes". Metropolitan
Itjtawy
State in southern Greece (1205–1458)
Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. The first duke of Athens (as well as of Thebes, at first) was Otto de la Roche, a minor Burgundian knight of the Fourth
Duchy_of_Athens
British romantic comedy film
Horsefield Fiona Allen as Receptionist Toby Rothwell as Caretaker Dalu Thebe as Dr. Abaje Emily Ash as Amy Nathan Foad as Jaded Nathan Hannah Greensmith
Finding_Emily
Ancient Egyptian mother goddess
the Eye of the Sun in Thebes seem to be older than the cult of Mut. In the Leiden hymn to Amun it is the embodiment of Thebes itself as the goddess who
Mut
Museum in Thebes, Greece
The Archaeological Museum of Thebes is a museum in Thebes, Greece dedicated to the Boeotia region. The history of the museum began in 1894 when barracks
Archaeological Museum of Thebes
Archaeological_Museum_of_Thebes
Character in Greek mythology
dike "justice) sometimes called Henioche, was the wife of Creon, a king of Thebes. Eurydice was probably the mother of Creon's five children: Menoeceus (Megareus)
Eurydice_(wife_of_Creon)
Early 4th-century BC Greek philosopher
Cebes of Thebes (Greek: Κέβης Θηβαῖος, gen.: Κέβητος; c. 430 – c. 350 BC) was an Ancient Greek philosopher from Thebes remembered as a disciple of Socrates
Cebes
Orion of Thebes (Greek: Ώρίων ό Θηβαίος, died c. 460s) was a 5th-century grammarian of Thebes (Egypt), the teacher of Proclus the neo-Platonist, and of
Orion_of_Thebes
Greek mythological figures; considered the founders of Thebes
city of Thebes, because they constructed the city's walls. Zethus or Amphion had a daughter called Neis (Νηίς), and the Neitian gate at Thebes was believed
Amphion_and_Zethus
Ancient Greek tragedy by Euripides
Dionysus returns to Thebes, disguised as a stranger, to take revenge on the house of Cadmus. He has also driven the women of Thebes, including his aunts
The_Bacchae
Legendary figures in the second Argos-Thebes war in Greek mythology
against Thebes, who had fought and been killed in the first Theban war, the subject of the Thebaid, in which Polynices and his allies attacked Thebes because
Epigoni
Ancient Greek epic and satirical poet
Ameinias of Thebes (also spelled Aminias; Ancient Greek: Αμεινίας ο Θηβαίος) was an ancient Greek epic and satirical poet who lived during the Hellenistic
Ameinias_of_Thebes
Ancient Egyptian primordial goddess
there (in Thebes), consisting of their four men and one woman for each." The move of the cult of Amun and Amunet from Hermopolis to Thebes likely occurred
Amunet
American rapper (born 1994)
Thebe Neruda Kgositsile (born February 24, 1994), known professionally as Earl Sweatshirt, is an American rapper and record producer. Kgositsile was originally
Earl_Sweatshirt
City in Luxor, Egypt
Arabic). 2021-08-20. Retrieved 2025-12-22. "Thebes Higher Institute of Engineering - Maadi". Thebes Academy - Thebes Higher Institute of Management and Information
New_Thebes
Nepalese politician
Kshitij Thebe is a Nepalese politician currently serving as a member of Parliament (MP) for Taplejung 1 from the CPN (UML). Thebe was born in Sinam, Taplejung
Kshitij_Thebe
Ancient Greek war (395–387 BC)
the Peloponnesian War. Corinth and Thebes refused to send troops to assist Sparta in its campaign against Elis. Thebes, Corinth and Athens also refused
Corinthian_War
Ancient city in southeastern Boeotia, Greece
with Thebes and sought peace with Sparta. In 371 BC, Sparta lost a major battle to Thebes at Leuktra, in Boeotia. For the next two decades Thebes reigned
Plataea
5th-century BC Greek lyric poet
of the gods!" Pindar's house in Thebes became one of the city's landmarks. When Alexander the Great demolished Thebes in 335 BC, as punishment for its
Pindar
1st century Christian apostle and bishop
Rufus of Thebes (Greek: Ῥοῦφος ό Θηβαίος) is numbered among the Seventy Disciples in Eastern Orthodox tradition. He was bishop of Thebes in Greece, and
Rufus_of_Thebes
Legendary Greek king of Ithaca
Pegasus Chimera Daedalus Labyrinth Atalanta Hippomenes Golden apple Cadmus Thebes Aeneas Aeneid Phaethon Triptolemus Eleusinian Mysteries Pelops Ancient Olympic
Odysseus
Greek mythological hero
Pegasus Chimera Daedalus Labyrinth Atalanta Hippomenes Golden apple Cadmus Thebes Aeneas Aeneid Phaethon Triptolemus Eleusinian Mysteries Pelops Ancient Olympic
Achilles
Priestly title in ancient Egypt
as Hatshepsut and more importantly Thutmose III. The Amun priesthood in Thebes had four high-ranking priests: The Chief Prophet of Amun at Karnak (ḥm nṯr
High_Priest_of_Amun
Ancient Greek mythological king of Argos
army to place Polynices on the throne of Thebes, led by seven champions, famously called the Seven against Thebes. The expedition failed, and all the champions
Adrastus
Mythical horse
expedition of the Seven against Thebes. On the way to Thebes, Arion competed and finished first in the first Nemean Games. At Thebes, when the battle was lost
Arion_(horse)
4th-century BCE Theban general
friendship. When Philip, the future king of Macedonia, was sent as a hostage to Thebes (c. 368–365 BCE), he was placed under the care of Pammenes. A later source
Pammenes_of_Thebes
Ancient Greek kingdom in the southern Balkans
War against Amphissa in 339 BC. Thebes ejected a Macedonian garrison from Nicaea (near Thermopylae), leading Thebes to join Athens, Megara, Corinth,
Macedonia_(ancient_kingdom)
Greek mythological Theban king
on the way back to Thebes, at Mount Cithaeron. Lycus abandoned the babies, leaving them with shepherds. Once he returned to Thebes, Lycus gained custody
Lycus_(son_of_Hyrieus)
Egyptian High Priest of Amun
Iuwelot or Iuwlot was a High Priest of Amun at Thebes and military commander during the reign of pharaohs Osorkon I (reigned 922–887 BC) and Takelot I
Iuwelot
Spanish film director
the City of Thebes". Cineuropa, 5 September 2025. Emilio Mayorga, "Madrid’s ECAM Incubator Selects ‘Last Night I Conquered the City of Thebes,’ ‘Disposable
Gabriel_Azorín
Play by Seamus Heaney
The Burial at Thebes: A version of Sophocles' Antigone is a play by Irish Nobel laureate Seamus Heaney, based on the fifth century BC tragedy Antigone
The_Burial_at_Thebes
War between Athens and Sparta (431–404 BC)
defeated by Thebes at the Battle of Leuctra in 371 BC leading to an end the rivalry between Athens and Sparta, that allied together against Thebes at the battle
Peloponnesian_War
God of fear and panic in Greek mythology
the god Dionysus during his war against the Indians. In the Seven Against Thebes by Aeschylus, the seven warriors slaughter a bull over a black shield and
Phobos_(mythology)
Commune in Occitania, France
Thèbe (French pronunciation: [tɛb]; Occitan: Teve) is a commune in the Hautes-Pyrénées department in south-western France. Communes of the Hautes-Pyrénées
Thèbe
THEBES
THEBES
Male
Egyptian
, a mummy-like deity of Thebes who was worshipped by Rameses XII.
Boy/Male
Egyptian
God of Thebes.
Boy/Male
Greek
One of the Thebes attackers.
Male
Greek
(ΚÏÎων) Greek name KREON means "ruler." In mythology, this is the name of a king of Thebes, husband of Eurydike and father of Haemon.
Male
Greek
(Οἰδίπους) Greek name composed of the elements oid "knew" and pous "feet," probably with the intended OIDIPOUS means "he who knew the Sphinx's riddle of the feet." In mythology, this is the name of a king of Thebes who unknowingly killed his father and married his mother after solving the riddle of the Sphinx.Â
Male
Greek
(ΚαπανεÏÏ‚) Greek name KAPANEUS means "arrogant." In mythology, this is the name of one of the Seven Against Thebes. He is said to have had a body of immense size and strength, but he was notoriously arrogant and was eventually struck and killed by a thunderbolt sent by Zeus. His wife Euadne committed suicide by throwing herself on his funeral pyre.Â
Boy/Male
Greek
One of the attackers in 'The Seven Against Thebes'.
Boy/Male
Greek
Helps defend Thebes against the attackers.
Boy/Male
Greek
A king of Thebes.
Male
Greek
(Κάδμος) Greek name KADMOS means "the east." In mythology, this is the name of the son of the king of Phoenicia and brother of Europe. He was said to have founded the city of Thebes and introduced the alphabet to the Phoenicians.
Boy/Male
Greek
One of the attackers against Thebes.
Male
Greek
(ΔÏάκων) Greek name DRAKON means "dragon." In Greek mythology, there are many dragons mentioned. For example, Drakon Ismenios was a gigantic serpent which guarded the sacred spring of Ismenos near Thebes; the Drakon Kholkikos was the guardian of the golden fleece; Drakon Maionios was a huge Dragon that ravaged the land of Lydia.
Male
Egyptian
, a chief librarian of the royal palace at Thebes.
THEBES
THEBES
Boy/Male
Hindu
Lord Rama, God, Supreme spirit, Charming
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
One who Born in the Sea Shore
Boy/Male
Tamil
Srivardhan | à®·à¯à®°à¯€à®µà®°à¯à®¤à®¨
Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu
Girl/Female
Australian, British, English
Garden of Heaven
Girl/Female
German
Protecting Ruler
Girl/Female
Tamil
Name of a Goddess, Beautiful eyed
Boy/Male
Finnish, German
God is Remembered
Boy/Male
Indian
Who fought in the early wars of Islam
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Altruism; Advantage; Virtue; Accord; Heart; Warm and Loving; For You are Blessed with Many
Female
Egyptian
, the goddess of time.
THEBES
THEBES
THEBES
THEBES
THEBES
n.
A celebrated Egyptian statue near Thebes, said to have the property of emitting a harplike sound at sunrise.
a.
Of or pertaining to Cadmus, a fabulous prince of Thebes, who was said to have introduced into Greece the sixteen simple letters of the alphabet -- /, /, /, /, /, /, /, /, /, /, /, /, /, /, /, /. These are called Cadmean letters.
n.
A native or inhabitant of Thebes; also, a wise man.
n.
The daughter of Tantalus, and wife of Amphion, king of Thebes. Her pride in her children provoked Apollo and Diana, who slew them all. Niobe herself was changed by the gods into stone.
a.
Of or pertaining to Thebes in Egypt; specifically, designating a version of the Bible preserved by the Copts, and esteemed of great value by biblical scholars. This version is also called the Sahidic version.
a.
Of or pertaining to Thebes.
n.
A Latin epic poem by Statius about Thebes in Boeotia.