The traditional picture is of the Delphic oracle, in an altered state, muttering words inspired by the god, which male priests transcribed. The Delphic oracle 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. She also wore a laurel wreath and carried a sprig.
The Kastrian Spring - Delphi
Where the Delphic Oracle Bathed
The Delphic Oracle or Pythia was a priestess of Apollo who sat on a tripod and pronounced sometimes puzzling inspired words. Among other restrictions and procedures was a bath here.
This is where the Pythia, the priestess of Apollo, would bath in the morning before channelling the wisdom of the god at the oracle.
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