The Oracle of Delphi

THE ORACLE OF DELPHI

Pages 454-455

ORACLE OF DELPHI

The Oracle of Delphi was given information about the future from Apollo (Phoebus).

The priestess at the Temple of Apollo was given the title

• Pythia

OTHER NAMES

Zeus set two eagles out and they met at Delphi

Greeks often called the Oracle of Delphi:• The Naval • Center of the World

QUESTIONS THE ORACLE WAS ASKED

Should we go to war

Where should Greece settle a colony

Verdicts of a trial

DELPHI AS A TOURIST ATTRACTION

Delphi can be compared to a modern day Vatican City or Disney World because of how many people were visiting the area.

INSCRIBED ON THE WALLS

“Know thy self”

AMBIGUOUS MEANINGS

“If you go to war, you will destroy a great kingdom.”

• King Croesus on invading Persia

“You will be killed in the sea”

VIDEO

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiKpWhFfmQI