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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

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The Oracle of Delphi

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  1. The Oracle of Delphi Pages 454-455

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Questions the Oracle was asked • Should we go to war • Where should Greece settle a colony • Verdicts of a trial

  5. 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.

  6. Inscribed on the walls • “Know thy self”

  7. 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”

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

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