A Complete Guide to Heraldry by Arthur Charles Fox-Davies

3 by Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, Fox-Davies, Arthur Charles, 1871-1928, Johnston, Graham, 1869-

Chapter 10: 6. _Amphiaraus._

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Chapter 10: 6. _Amphiaraus._

("[Greek: Toiauth ho mantis,--blastanei bouleumata]."--Lines 587-591.) "So spoke the prophet; and with awful port Advanc'd his massy shield, the shining orb Bearing no impress, for his gen'rous soul Wishes to be, not to appear, the best; And from the culture of his modest worth Bears the rich fruit of great and glorious deeds." {8}
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