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Amphilochus

Amphilochus ămfĭlˈəkəs [key], in Greek mythology, son of Amphiaraüs and Eriphyle and brother of Alcmaeon. He was one of the Epigoni and with his brother slew Eriphyle for her treachery in bringing about their father's death.

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