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Pythia, the priestess of the oracle of Delphi
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Pythia was the priestess at Apollo's oracle in Delphi.
The name, Pythia, comes
from Python, the dragon that was slain by Apollo.
Pythia operated
as a vehicle for Apollo' thes will to be known to those on earth.
A believer
would make a sacrifice and present a question to a male priest. The male
priest would then present the question to Pythia.
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Pythia sat
on a bronze tripod in the adytum, or inner chamber of Apollo's temple.
In this sacred chamber the spirit of Apollo overcame Pythia and inspired
the prophecy.
Some mythic traditions say Pythia's trance was induced
by vapors from a chasm below the temple or from chewing laurel leaves.
Continuing his role of a middleman, the priest would interpret Pythia's
response for the questioner.
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Related pages about Greek Mythology :
Read more about Pythia & Delphi:
- Read more about Pythia
- Delphi Pathway to Ancient Myth, Pythia
- Pythia,
as an ancient therapist
- National Geographic about Pythia
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