Asbolus
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In Greek mythology, Asbolus (Ancient Greek: Ἄσβολος means "sooty" or "carbon dust") was a centaur. He was a seer and Hesiod calls him an augur (oionistes οἰωνιστής) who read omens in the flight of birds.
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In Greek mythology, Asbolus (Ancient Greek: Ἄσβολος means "sooty" or "carbon dust") was a centaur. He was a seer and Hesiod calls him an augur (oionistes οἰωνιστής) who read omens in the flight of birds.
== Mythology == Asbolus foresaw the Centaurs' battle against the Lapiths at Pirithous's wedding, and unsuccessfully attempted to prevent them from attending.
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