Cadmus' line ruled it until the death of Laius, when it was ruled on two occasions by Creon.  
Ogyges was the first ruler of this place, which would later be renamed after his wife. Another myth states that it was built at the spot where the founder's cow lied down. That founder followed Athena's advice and populated it with a group of warriors who sprung forth after he sowed the teeth of a dragon. Cadmus' line ruled it until the death of Laius, when it was ruled on two occasions by Creon.  Eteocles led its army against his brother, who was part of a famous group of seven against it. For 10 points, name this seven-gated city-state home to its Sacred Band.
Ogyges was the first ruler of this place, which would later be renamed after his wife.
Thebes