Seer
Amphiaraus
Ἀμφιάραος
Overview
Prophetic warrior who knows the expedition against Thebes is doomed but is compelled to join after Eriphyle accepts a bribe.
Generation
Heroic Age
Parents
Unknown or primordial.
Children
Related Myths
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Amphiaraus and Eriphyle
Seer compelled to join the doomed expedition -
Seven Against Thebes
Prophetic warrior who foresees the expedition's failure -
The Epigoni
Father whose legacy continues through Alcmaeon -
Alcmaeon and Eriphyle
Father whose death Alcmaeon avenges