The legendary founder of the city of Thebes in Greek mythology is Cadmus. He is credited with introducing written language and the worship of the gods to the region. According to myth, Cadmus followed a sacred cow that led him to the site of Thebes, where he established the city and planted the teeth of a dragon, which gave rise to fierce warriors known as the Spartoi. Cadmus’s story encapsulates themes of innovation, cultural development, and the intertwining of destiny and divine will in the formation of cities and societies.