Delphi

800 BCGreece

CountryGreece

Date800 BC

RegionPhocis

About Delphi

The most important oracle of the ancient world. Pythia, the priestess, delivered prophecies from a tripod over a chasm. Kings and generals consulted her before major decisions. The Pythian Games were held here, second only to the Olympics.

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