Amphiaraus
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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
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The prophet Amphiaraus this, O my mistress, and with him the victims, the libations of the earth delighting in blood.
From The Tragedies of Euripides, Volume I. by Euripides
Nor was Croesus altogether unmindful of Amphiaraus, whose answer had been creditable, though less triumphant than that of the Pythian priestess.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01 by John Rudd
Having been driven from Argos by Amphiaraus, Adrastus fled to Sicyon, where he became king on the death of Polybus.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
The dream at the cave of Amphiaraus is literally fulfilled.
From Philothea A Grecian Romance by Lydia Maria Francis Child
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