Which mythology does Cadmus belong to?

Cadmus belongs to Greek mythology.

Which stories does Cadmus appear in?

Cadmus appears in Cadmus and Thebes, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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Cadmus

Founder of Thebes who sowed the dragon's teeth

Mythology: Greek mythology
Parents: Agenor
Children: Agave · Autonoe · Ino · Semele
Siblings: Europa
Group: Mortal · Ruler
Appears in: Cadmus and Thebes
Places: Thebes

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Cadmus is the Phoenician prince who, searching for his sister Europa, follows an oracle to found the city of Thebes. He slays a dragon sacred to Ares and sows its teeth in the earth, from which armed warriors spring up and fight until only five remain to help him build. He weds Harmonia, daughter of Ares and Aphrodite, and is credited with bringing the alphabet to Greece.

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Cadmus and Thebes

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Who is Cadmus?: Cadmus is the Phoenician prince who, searching for his sister Europa, follows an oracle to found the city of Thebes. He slays a dragon sacred to Ares and sows its teeth in the earth, from which armed warriors spring up and fight until only five remain to help him build.
Which mythology does Cadmus belong to?: Cadmus belongs to Greek mythology.
Which stories does Cadmus appear in?: Cadmus appears in Cadmus and Thebes, told as chaptered audio dramas in MythologyNow.

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