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Agamedes

also: Agamedes

The legendary architect who, with his brother Trophonius, built the temple of Apollo at Delphi; asking the god for the best gift, both were granted a painless death on the third day. A standard exemplum that the gods reckon death a blessing.

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Tusculan Disputations phil · 1 mention

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