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/am'fee euh ray"euhs/, n. Class. Myth.a hero who joined the Seven against Thebes, although he knew that his death was fated: deified after death.
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Amphiaraus — /am fee euh ray euhs/, n. Class. Myth. a hero who joined the Seven against Thebes, although he knew that his death was fated: deified after death … Useful english dictionary
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Eriphyle — In Greek mythology, Eriphyle, daughter of Talaus, was the mother of Alcmaeon and the wife of Amphiaraus. Eriphyle persuaded Amphiaraus to take part in the raid that initiated the mythic tale of the Seven Against Thebes, though she knew he would… … Wikipedia
Amphilochus — In Greek mythology, Amphilochus, or Amphílokhos, is the name of three men.1. Amphilochus was the younger son of Amphiaraus and Eriphyle and the brother of Alcmaeon.Eriphyle persuaded Amphiaraus to take part in the Seven Against Thebes raid,… … Wikipedia
Alcmaeon — /alk mee euhn/, n. Class. Myth. a son of Amphiaraus and Eriphyle who commanded the second expedition against Thebes. He killed his mother for sending his father to certain death and was driven mad by the Furies. * * * or Alcmeon In Greek… … Universalium
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