A-Z: General definitions
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A-Z: General definitions: Delphi
Definition
An ancient (and modern) city in Greece. In ancient times it had prominence as the location of the pre-eminent Delphic Oracle, a priestess at the Temple of Apollo who was believed to utter prophesies from the god.
A source of wisdom. In classical mythology, certain sources were identified and it was believed specific gods spoke through the priests and priestesses. The Oracle at Delphi was probably the most famous of these.
God of prophecy, music, the arts, medicine and archery.
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