Theban

/ ˈθiːbən /

adjective

1. of or relating to the ancient Greek city of Thebes or its inhabitants
2. of or relating to the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Thebes

Example Sentences

Then Tom Stoppard’s “Arcadia,” a Penguin edition of Sophocles, “The Three Theban Plays,” and two books by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin: “The Phenomenon of Man” and “Writings Selected.”

From New York Times

Philip of Macedon was made captain of their army by the Thebans after the death of Epaminondas, and after the victory he took their liberty away from them.

From Literature

And in his famed Theban plays, the social ramifications of this are devastating.

From New York Times

The story of the Theban family rivals that of the House of Atreus in fame and for the same reason.

From Literature

Oedipus, the Theban ruler, confronts a plague that’s killing the crops and causing widespread sterility.

From Los Angeles Times