Thebes Definition & Meaning

thebes
noun
  1. an ancient Egyptian city on the Nile River that flourished from the 22nd century BC to the 18th century BC; today the archeological remains include many splendid temples and tombs
  2. an ancient Greek city in Boeotia destroyed by Alexander the Great in 336 BC

"Thebes" in song lyrics

See how thebes is used in real songs:

  • "oil of thebes"
    AOL — AOL
  • "oil 20of 20thebes"
    AOL — AOL
  • "seven against thebes"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "thebes"

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