DEATH OF AMPHIARAUS

Nemea ix, 41-66

Once they led to seven-gated Thebes an army of men, not according

To the lucky flight of birds. Nor did the Kronian,

Brandishing his lightning, impel to march

From home insane, but to abstain from the way.

But to apparent destruction

The host made haste to go, with brazen arms

And horse equipments, and on the banks

Of Ismenus, defending sweet return,