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Amphiaraus
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<p>Amphiaraus or Amphiaraos was in <a href="/facts/Greek_mythology/M7k4FvW8">Greek mythology</a> the son of <a href="/facts/Oicles/xvMkhphv">Oicles</a>, a seer, and one of the leaders of the <a href="/facts/Seven_against_Thebes/rNNXG1G7">Seven against Thebes</a>. Amphiaraus at first refused to go with <a href="/facts/Adrastus/jwahF4CT">Adrastus</a> on this expedition against Thebes as he foresaw the death of everyone who joined the expedition. His wife, <a href="/facts/Eriphyle/qdDv56Is">Eriphyle</a>, eventually compelled him to go. </p>