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Herodotus refers to Cadmus the Tyrian, and he was the first to mention Cadmus's 'Phoenician' origins, [46] but he certainly was not the initiator of this transformation, as his Histories provides evidence that the myth was already widespread. [47] Since Herodotus Cadmus has been commonly described as a prince of Phoenicia. [3]
Cadmus Sowing the Dragon's Teeth, by Maxfield Parrish, 1908. In Greek myth, dragon's teeth (Greek: ὀδόντες (τοῦ) δράκοντος, odontes (tou) drakontos) feature prominently in the legends of the Phoenician prince Cadmus and in Jason's quest for the Golden Fleece. In each case, the dragons are present and breathe fire. Their ...
The Dragon's Teeth (also published as The Virgin Heiresses) is a mystery novel published in 1939 featuring the fictional character Ellery Queen, which is also the pseudonym of the book's authors, Frederic Dannay and Manfred Lee. It is primarily set in New York City, United States.
The first kings of the Boeotia region (before Cadmus and the flood of Deucalion) were Calydnus and Ogyges (Ogygos). The first king of the 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 and Zethus, after the latter's wife Thebe.
Though his story titled "Dragon's teeth" is largely about Cadmus, it begins with an elaborate albeit toned down version of Europa's abduction by the beautiful bull. The tale also features as the subject of a poem and film in the Enderby (fictional character) sequence of novels by Anthony Burgess .
On seeking to establish the city, Cadmus required water from a spring guarded by a water-dragon similar to the Lernaean Hydra. He sent his companions to slay the dragon, but they all perished. Although Cadmus eventually proved victorious, the victory cost the lives of those who were to benefit from the new settlement. [3]
Echion, one of the surviving Spartoi, the "sown men" that sprang up from the dragon's teeth sown by Cadmus, the other four Spartoi were Chthonius, Hyperenor, Pelorus, and Udaeus. [6] Echion was principally known for his skill in battle and bravery; [ 7 ] "it was Echion who, for his great valor, was preferred by Cadmus to be his son-in-law": [ 8 ...
Later Athamas became enamored of and married Ino, the daughter of Cadmus. When Nephele left in anger, drought came upon the land. When Nephele left in anger, drought came upon the land. Ino was jealous of her stepchildren and plotted their deaths; in some versions, she persuaded Athamas that sacrificing Phrixus was the only way to end the drought.