Oracle of Apollo

Related to Oracle of Apollo: oracle of Delphi, Delphic oracle

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Oracle 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 Delphi, Temple of Apollo

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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After his first victory in Asia the oracle of Apollo at Didyma spoke again, declaring that Alexander was descended from Zeus and foretelling further victories (Strabo 814 = FGrH 124 [Callisthenes] F 4).