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Amphiaraus

[ am-fee-uh-rey-uhs ]

/ ˌæm fi əˈreɪ əs /

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noun Classical Mythology.

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

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How to use Amphiaraus in a sentence

On the other hand; Amphiaraus being a person of Virtue, and Piety, they are afraid least he should succeed.
A Short View of the Immorality, and Profaneness of the English Stage|Jeremy Collier
And how long did Eriphyle live with Amphiaraus, and was the mother of children and of many?
A Selection from the Discourses of Epictetus With the Encheiridion|Epictetus
It stood near the warm baths of Amphiaraus, whose temple belonged to the Oropians; and who was particularly worshipped by them.
A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.)|Jacob Bryant
Eriphyle, unable to withstand the tempting bait, accepted the bribe, and thus Amphiaraus was compelled to join the army.
Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome|E.M. Berens

The attack on Thebes was repulsed, and during the flight the earth opened and swallowed up Amphiaraus together with his chariot.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7|Various