Thebes

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Thebes2 a city in Greece, in Boeotia, north-west of Athens, traditionally founded by Cadmus and the seat of the legendary king Oedipus, Thebes became a major military power in Greece following the defeat of the Spartans at the battle of Leuctra in 371 bc. It was destroyed by Alexander the Great in 336 bc.

The Greek poet Pindar (c.518–c.438 bc) was born in Thebes, and from this is known as the Theban bard and the Theban eagle.

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