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Thebes is a city in Greece, situated to the north of the Cithaeron range, which divides Boeotia from Attica, and on the southern edge of the Boeotian plain. It played an important role in Greek myth, as the site of the stories of Cadmus, Oedipus, Dionysus and others. In ancient times, Thebes was the largest city of the region of Boeotia and was the leader of the Boeotian confederacy. It was a major rival of ancient [[Athens]], and sided with the Persians during the 480 BC invasion under Xerxes. Prior to its destruction by Alexander in 335 BC, Thebes was a major force in Greek history, and was the most dominant city-state at the time of the Macedonian conquest of Greece. During the Byzantine period, the city was famous for its silks. | Thebes is a city in Greece, situated to the north of the Cithaeron range, which divides Boeotia from Attica, and on the southern edge of the Boeotian plain. It played an important role in Greek myth, as the site of the stories of Cadmus, Oedipus, Dionysus and others. In ancient times, Thebes was the largest city of the region of Boeotia and was the leader of the Boeotian confederacy. It was a major rival of ancient [[Athens]], and sided with the Persians during the 480 BC invasion under Xerxes. Prior to its destruction by Alexander in 335 BC, Thebes was a major force in Greek history, and was the most dominant city-state at the time of the Macedonian conquest of Greece. During the Byzantine period, the city was famous for its silks. | ||
* In episode [[1.25 - Herc's Nemesis]], [[Constable Tarsus]] stops at [[Kora's Inn]] for food and drink, and remarks that he has to get [[Rowab]] to Thebes by nightfall. | |||
* In episode [[1.33 - Con Ares]], Thebes is preparing to go to war with [[Sparta]]. | |||
* In [[Young Hercules: Cheiron's Warriors]], [[Discord]] amuses herself with a property dispute in Thebes. | * In [[Young Hercules: Cheiron's Warriors]], [[Discord]] amuses herself with a property dispute in Thebes. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:31, 26 January 2015
Thebes is a city in Greece, situated to the north of the Cithaeron range, which divides Boeotia from Attica, and on the southern edge of the Boeotian plain. It played an important role in Greek myth, as the site of the stories of Cadmus, Oedipus, Dionysus and others. In ancient times, Thebes was the largest city of the region of Boeotia and was the leader of the Boeotian confederacy. It was a major rival of ancient Athens, and sided with the Persians during the 480 BC invasion under Xerxes. Prior to its destruction by Alexander in 335 BC, Thebes was a major force in Greek history, and was the most dominant city-state at the time of the Macedonian conquest of Greece. During the Byzantine period, the city was famous for its silks.
- In episode 1.25 - Herc's Nemesis, Constable Tarsus stops at Kora's Inn for food and drink, and remarks that he has to get Rowab to Thebes by nightfall.
- In episode 1.33 - Con Ares, Thebes is preparing to go to war with Sparta.
- In Young Hercules: Cheiron's Warriors, Discord amuses herself with a property dispute in Thebes.
