Amphilochus

American  

[am-fil-uh-kuhs] / æmˈfɪl ə kəs /

noun

Classical Mythology.

1. a seer, the son of Amphiaraus and Eriphyle, and the brother of Alcmaeon.

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Example Sentences

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 Fowler, F. G. (Francis George)

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 Repplier, Agnes

The cue was taken from Amphilochus in Cilicia.

From Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 02 by Fowler, F. G. (Francis George)

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 Christmas, Henry

There is in the city of Mallus, in Cilicia, an oracle of Amphilochus, that gives responses by means of dreams.

From Dio's Rome, Volume 5, Books 61-76 (A.D. 54-211) An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form By Herbert Baldwin Foster by Foster, Herbert Baldwin