Synonyms for Theban
the·ban

Princeton's WordNet

1. Thebannoun

   an Egyptian inhabitant of ancient Thebes

2. Thebanadjective

   a Greek inhabitant of ancient Thebes

3. Thebanadjective

   of or relating to the Egyptian city of Thebes or its people or culture

4. Thebanadjective

   of or relating to the Greek city of Thebes or its people or culture

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1. Chris Morris:

   And what do the Theban hoplites see in this extended rending of the sky, this white-bright glory of Enlil's lightning? The future, but not theirs: paired cavalry fighters; formed ranks of armored death; grim men on their tall horses with lightning limning weapons tailored to the task; men spoiling for a fight if the gods allowed -- the Sacred Band of Stepsons, out from shadows and the dark.

2. Chris Morris:

   And what do the Theban hoplites see in this extended rending of the sky, this white-bright glory of Enlil's lightning? The future, but not theirs: paired cavalry fighters; formed ranks of armored death; grim men on their tall horses with lightning limning weapons tailored to the task; men spoiling for a fight if the gods allowed -- the Sacred Band of Stepsons, out from shadows and the dark.