Thebes

Cadmus: The Founder of Thebes and the Greek Alphabet

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King Cadmus - The founder of Thebes

King Cadmus of Thebes was a figure of immense importance, yet he was often overshadowed by the deeds of others more commonly celebrated.  His story is one of adventure, courage, and innovation, and as the founder of Thebes, one of the major cities in Greece, and the bringer of the Phoenician alphabet to the Greek … Read more

Who Solved the Riddle of the Sphinx?

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Oedipus and the Sphinx

The Riddle of the Sphinx is one of the most famous puzzles in Greek mythology. A monstrous Sphinx had settled near the city of Thebes, where she challenged people to answer a riddle. Those who failed were killed, and nobody seemed capable of giving her the answer. Then Oedipus arrived. He correctly realised that the … Read more