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| − | The '''Delphic oracle''' was the most important oracle in the classical [[Greeks|Greek]] world. The | + | The '''Delphic oracle''' was the most important oracle in the classical [[Greeks|Greek]] world. The priestesses of the oracle were known as the Pythias. It was believed to be the most truthful one. |
Delphi (Greek: Δελφοί) is at present an archaeological site and a modern city in [[Greece]]. It is located on the south-western spur of [[Mount Parnassus]] in the valley of Phocis. The god [[Apollo (mythology)|Apollo]] had a temple in this place; it was its major site of worship. | Delphi (Greek: Δελφοί) is at present an archaeological site and a modern city in [[Greece]]. It is located on the south-western spur of [[Mount Parnassus]] in the valley of Phocis. The god [[Apollo (mythology)|Apollo]] had a temple in this place; it was its major site of worship. | ||
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The Delphic oracle was the most important oracle in the classical Greek world. The priestesses of the oracle were known as the Pythias. It was believed to be the most truthful one.
Delphi (Greek: Δελφοί) is at present an archaeological site and a modern city in Greece. It is located on the south-western spur of Mount Parnassus in the valley of Phocis. The god Apollo had a temple in this place; it was its major site of worship.