Question

After Cadmus left the Oracle of Delphi, he followed the cow, and where the cow stopped, he began to build Thebes. Before he could begin, he faced a challenge. What challenge did Cadmus face?

A.
He had to find his sister Europa.
B.
He had to go to the Oracle of Delphi.
C.
He had to fight and defeat a dragon.
D.
He had to witness the deaths of his daughters.

Answer 1

Answer: c: He had to fight and defeat a dragon.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: C is correct. He had to defeat a dragon.

Explanation: Cadmus wanted to sacrifice cow to Athena. That is why he sent some of his companions to kill it, but they were slained instead by the water-dragon. Later on Cadmus slayed this dragon.