amphi-

She was the daughter of Tan´talus, and the wife of Amphi´on, king of Thebes.

Amphi´on married Ni´obe, and became the father of seven sons and as many daughters, who were all slain by Apollo and Diana.

They retained the name of Amphi, though they knew not the meaning: for it was antiquated before they had letters.

Its situation is beautiful, being built amphi-theatrically on a hillock which leans against a high mountain.

The pulpit was at the side; the form of the church was amphi-theatrical.