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Thebes

Θήβα


thebes coin


  • People are called Thebans.
  • An important setting in Greek myths, Thebes is the the site of the stories of Cadmus, Oedipus, Dionysus, Heracles and others.
  • Called "Seven-Gated Thebes" as distinguished from "Hundred-Gated Thebes" in Egypt.
  • Frequently switched sides in different wars between city-states.

Links

Thiva, Greece

The Animated History of Thebes

Patron Gods

APOLLO

God of the Sun, light, oracles, knowledge, healing, diseases, music, poetry, songs, dance, archery, herds and flocks, and protection of young​

 

Symbols:  Lyre, laurel wreath, python, raven, swan, bow and arrows


DIONYSUS

dionysus statue

God of the vine, grape-harvest, wine-making, wine, fertility, ritual madness, religious ecstasy, theatre

 

Symbols: Thyrsus (staff covered in vines), grapevine, bull, panther, ivy, goat, masks, chalice