You are the Greek generals of 5Th BC century, wondering if they want to start a war with their neighbors to take over their land. You might be the Queen who wants advice about the future of the Kingdom, or you are a common villager seeking advice about sick children. Who are you asking for help? You seek consultation with the oracle (Pythia) in the Temple of Apollo, Delphi, Greece. A world ruled by men also seeks council, even at the highest level, a woman.
Collect your products, such as the branch of Laurel, a lot of money, and animal sacrifices, and head to Delphi. Walk along the sacred road leading to the Temple of Apollo. You’re already waiting for her. Or, you are rich and important enough to give the way to the route. Enter the temple and go to the restricted room you find behind her.
The priestess sat on a tripod chair, near the crack of the earth. Smoke and gas were spinning around, she was in a height, trapped in the essence and existence of Apollo. Baye (laurel) is a sacred symbol of Apollo, hung around the room and incense. The pastor passes your questions to her. In her remarks, she says something difficult to understand, so the pastor translates for you. Her answer is only literal. The expression of ambiguity and metaphoricality may require some thought to deal with. Have you heard what you want?
The Delphi Archaeological Site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, about six miles inland from the Corinth Gulf and 1,800 feet from Mount Parnassus. Delphi is a religious shelter, the most important Greek temple in Greece and the home of Apollo, the Greek prophetic god, music, healing and light. The reputation of this particular oracle bone script reached its peak between the 6th and 4th centuries BC.
There are usually multiple priestesses who can share the responsibilities of oracle bone. They are real women carefully selected by the priests of the sanctuary. In their shortlisted state, prophecies flowed out. The biggest mystery is – what causes the state of the carapace, is she really tall? Most scholars believe this is plants and/or smoke in the cracks of the earth. Others wondered if the intoxicated spring water, or even if she was really high. In 2001, scientists discovered that ethylene, a potential hallucinogen, was found around temples and nearby springs. Whatever it is, it is obvious that oracle is very important to believe that the gods convey to them through this medium. Before making important decisions, the ruler, general, upper class, upper class and men all seek her advice.
Delphi’s location is impressive and the remains are spectacular. The excavation began in 1860 and is currently underway. You will see two sanctuaries dedicated to Apollo and Athena, a theater, a stadium that hosts the game of Biqu, a gymnasium, many dedicated monuments and the remnants of settlements and cemeteries.
Delphi is the call port for Windstar Greece by Corinth Canals and Türkiye: Miracle of the itinerary of ancient competitors. It is a 11-day cruise from Greece to Athens, which by sliding across the narrow, high-walled Corinth Canal, a passageway to large ships.
