Temple of Apollo

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Temple of Apollo - (Greek mythology) the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice; the messages were usually obscure or ambiguous

Delphic oracle, Oracle of Apollo, oracle of Delphi

Greek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks

Delphi - an ancient Greek city on the slopes of Mount Parnassus; site of the oracle of Delphi

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The Phocians having ploughed up some consecrated ground belonging to the temple of Apollo, the Amphictyonic council, according to the superstition of the age, imposed a fine on the sacrilegious offenders.

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