Delphic Oracle
In ancient Greece, the Delphic Oracle was consulted in real life and mythology to make prophecies and for imortant decisions.
Delphic Oracle - About Delphi and the Delphic Oracle
Delphi is best known as the home of the Delphic Oracle or the Pythia, a priestess of Apollo. The traditional picture is of the Pythia, in an altered state, muttering words inspired by the god, which male priests transcribed. The Pythia sat on a great bronze tripod in a spot above a crevice in rocks from which vapors rose. Before sitting, she burned laurel leaves and barley meal on the altar.
Delphi is best known as the home of the Delphic Oracle or the Pythia, a priestess of Apollo. The traditional picture is of the Pythia, in an altered state, muttering words inspired by the god, which male priests transcribed. The Pythia sat on a great bronze tripod in a spot above a crevice in rocks from which vapors rose. Before sitting, she burned laurel leaves and barley meal on the altar.
Portrait of a Priestess: Women and Ritual in Ancient Greece
Apollo's Pythian priestess had to be celibate for life. 9 months of the year she gave prophecies on 1 day. 600 hexameters survive of her oracles.
Apollo's Pythian priestess had to be celibate for life. 9 months of the year she gave prophecies on 1 day. 600 hexameters survive of her oracles.
Geology of the Delphi Oracle
The Oracle at Delphi was an ancient power center for over 1000 years. New geologic evidence points to the existence of a narcotic gas that could have caused trances.
The Oracle at Delphi was an ancient power center for over 1000 years. New geologic evidence points to the existence of a narcotic gas that could have caused trances.
Delphic Oracle
A look at the temple complex at Delphi, including physical description, a map showing the location of Delphi, a picture of the tripod, a sculptur e of a sleeping oracle, and Delphi's legendary and verificable history.
A look at the temple complex at Delphi, including physical description, a map showing the location of Delphi, a picture of the tripod, a sculptur e of a sleeping oracle, and Delphi's legendary and verificable history.
Delphic Oracles
List of oracular responses from 800 to 700 B.C.
List of oracular responses from 800 to 700 B.C.