theban

• Relatif à la ville grecque antique de Thèbes ou à ses habitants ; peut aussi se rapporter à Thèbes d'Égypte dans un contexte historique ou mythologique.

Relating to the ancient Greek city of Thebes or its inhabitants; now obsolete in common usage except in historical or mythological contexts.

1. Relating to Egyptian ThebesC1formal

   Of or pertaining to the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes, its inhabitants, or its cultural and historical aspects.

   Thébain (relatif à Thèbes d'Égypte)

   • The Theban temples along the Nile are among the most impressive ruins in Egypt.
   • The Theban necropolis on the west bank of the river contains many royal tombs.
   • The Theban priests held significant political power during the New Kingdom.

2. Relating to Greek ThebesC1formal

   Of or pertaining to the ancient Greek city-state of Thebes, its people, or its cultural and mythological traditions.

   thébain (relatif à Thèbes de Grèce)

   • The Theban hero Hercules is a central figure in Greek mythology.
   • The Theban army was renowned for its elite Sacred Band.
   • Sophocles' play 'Oedipus Rex' is a classic Theban tragedy.

• Nom désignant un habitant de la ville antique de Thèbes, que ce soit en Égypte ou en Grèce.

A noun referring to an inhabitant of the ancient city of Thebes, either in Egypt or Greece.

nom propre

1. Egyptian inhabitant of ancient ThebesC1formal

   A person who lived in the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes, which was a major cultural and political center.

   Thébain (habitant de Thèbes d'Égypte)

   • The Thebans built magnificent temples along the Nile.
   • An ancient Theban was buried with treasures in the Valley of the Kings.
   • The Thebans worshipped the god Amun as their chief deity.

2. Greek inhabitant of ancient ThebesC1formal

   A person from the ancient Greek city-state of Thebes, known for its military power and mythology.

   Thébain (habitant de Thèbes)

   • The Thebans defeated the Spartans at the Battle of Leuctra.
   • A Theban named Epaminondas was a famous general and statesman.
   • The Thebans were central figures in the myths of Oedipus and Hercules.