The Pythia or Oracle at Delphi served up common-sense advice in a simpler time. People would travel across the known worlds to visit Apollo’s Oracle and receive “divine” guidance. That’s a lot of power.įor centuries, no major decision anywhere in Ancient Greece was undertaken without consulting The Pythia. But more importantly, she was believed to speak for the Greek god of Apollo on Earth. The high priestess at Delphi (and it was always a woman) was known as the The Pythia and she oversaw the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. Stepping back into Ancient Civilizations for a moment, how can you not remember the famous Delphi Oracle?įrom the 7th century BC to the 3-4th century AD, the Oracle was the most famous person in the world…and perhaps the most powerful. What To Bring on a Day Trip to Delphi from Athens.The Ruins of the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia.
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