Amphiaraus

American  

[am-fee-uh-rey-uhs] / ˌæm fi əˈreɪ əs /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a hero who joined the Seven against Thebes, although he knew that his death was fated: deified after death.

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Example Sentences

Polyneices had been joined by six chieftains, one of them the King of Argos, Adrastus, and another Adrastus’ brother-in-law, Amphiaraus.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

Those who consulted it fasted a whole day, abstained from wine, sacrificed a ram to Amphiaraus, and slept on the skin in the temple, where futurity was opened up to them through dreams.

From The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales by Grant, James, archaeologist

Ask any of the poets, what living man most resembles Amphiaraus in this sentiment; and his reply will surely be, 'It is Anaxagoras.'

From Philothea A Grecian Romance by Child, Lydia Maria Francis

What answer was brought back from Amphiaraus I cannot say, for it is nowhere recorded, but Crœsus is said to have considered this oracle as truthful.

From The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) by Duncker, Max

ALCMAEON, of Argos, in Greek legend, was the son of Amphiaraus and Eriphyle.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg