Cadmus

[ kad-muh s ]

/ ˈkæd məs /

noun

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Definition for cadmus (2 of 2)

Cadmus ²

[ kad-muh s ]

/ ˈkæd məs /

noun

Classical Mythology. a Phoenician prince who introduced writing to the Greeks and who founded the city of Thebes in the company of five warriors.

Compare Sparti.

Example sentences from the Web for cadmus

These are circumstances, which sufficiently shew, that Cadmus was a different personage, from what he is generally imagined.

A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.) |Jacob Bryant
Cadmus (Cad′mus), one of the earliest of the Greek demi-gods.

1000 Mythological Characters Briefly Described |Edward S. Ellis
I grieve for thy state, O Cadmus; but your child has the punishment of your daughter, deserved indeed, but grievous to you.

The Tragedies of Euripides, Volume I. |Euripides
Jupiter visited Semele, the daughter of Cadmus, in all the majesty of the thunderer, and she was consumed by the lightning.

The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1 |Alexander Pope

Cadmus, seeing the giants were almost upon him, and that no time was to be lost, quickly threw a stone.

Myths of Greece and Rome |H. A. Guerber

British Dictionary definitions for cadmus

Cadmus

/ (ˈkædməs) /

noun

Greek myth a Phoenician prince who killed a dragon and planted its teeth, from which sprang a multitude of warriors who fought among themselves until only five remained, who joined Cadmus to found Thebes

Derived forms of Cadmus

Cadmean, adjective

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Cadmus

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Derived forms of Cadmus