Unfortunately, the Delphic oracle is no longer in business – at least, not of the oracular kind. In 390/1 CE the Roman emperor Theodosius I closed it down in a bid to end pagan cults.

The Oracle of Delphi was not only a part of Greek history but also figures prominently in Greek mythology. For instance, in the story of Jason and the Argonauts, Apollo’s oracle delivers a prophecy.

The Oracle of Delphi, which dates back more than 3000 years, was the most important shrine in ancient Greece.

The oracle was consulted by the movers and shakers of the ancient world on a diverse range of problems. For the Pythia, this meant the opportunity to comment on a variety of issues of public and ...

David D. Corey, Socratic Citizenship: Delphic Oracle and Divine Sign, The Review of Politics, Vol. 67, No. 2 (Spring, 2005), pp. 201-228 ...

The Oracle of Delphi, which dates back more than 3000 years, was the most important shrine in ancient Greece. Built around a sacred spring, it was considered the centre of the world. People came ...