Cadmus

¹

[ kad-muhs ]

noun

1. Paul, 1904–1999, U.S. painter and etcher.

Cadmus

²

[ kad-muhs ]

noun

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

Cadmus

/ ˈkædməs /

noun

1. 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

• ˈCadmean, adjective

Example Sentences

In the video, the puppet follows the story of Cadmus until he finally passes into the Isles of the Blessed, his life’s work complete.

From New York Times

The demigod Cadmus had slain a dragon that happened to be a child of Ares.

From Literature

At its best, as in his celebrated 1988 study of Greek myth, “The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony,” it is thrilling.

From New York Times

“The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony,” which was translated into English by Tim Parks, reportedly sold more than 200,000 copies in Italy alone.

From Washington Post

His 1988 “Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony,” a readable, imaginative exploration of Greek mythology, was his best-known work.

From Seattle Times