Amphilochus
Americannoun
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Amphilochus was the God of light and prophecy.
From A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume I. by Jacob Bryant
Does Basil promise a visit, Gregory sends word to Amphilochus that he must have some fine pot-herbs, "lest Basil should be hungry and cross."
From Americans and Others by Agnes Repplier
Well, Menippus, Amphilochus can take his own line, if he likes; as for me, I am a Hero, and do give oracles to any one who comes down to me.
From Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01 by F. G. (Francis George) Fowler
I have mentioned, that in early times Cahen was a title universally conferred upon priests and prophets: hence Lycophron, who has continually allusions to obsolete terms, calls the two diviners, Mopsus and Amphilochus, Κυνας.
From A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.) by Jacob Bryant
Having sent to consult the oracle of Amphilochus, he received for answer, that his affairs would go on better after his death.
From The Phantom World or, The philosophy of spirits, apparitions, &c, &c. by Henry Christmas
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