Some Thebans , wishing to see the line of Cadmus continue , smuggled Laius out of the city before their attack , in which they killed Lycus and took the throne .
While Laius was still young , Amphion and Zethus usurped the throne of Thebes .
Some Thebes , wishing to see the line of Cadmus continue , smuggled Laius out of the city before Thebes ' attack , in which they killed Lycus and took the throne .
While Laius was still young , Amphion and Zethus usurped the throne of Thebes .