Meaning Of The Word Cadmus

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Cadmus in American English
a Phoenician prince and founder of Thebes: he kills a dragon and sows its teeth, from which many armed men rise, fighting each other, until only five are left to help him build the city
noun: a Phoenician prince who introduced writing to the Greeks and who founded the city of Thebes in the company of five warriors

Cadmus in British English
noun: 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

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