Control of the Oracle of Delphi was a key issue in Ancient Greece, and various cities and coalitions fought over it during ...

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. Built around a sacred spring, it was considered the centre of the world. People came ...

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.