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    • Pythia was the title of the high priestess of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. She specifically served as its oracle and was known as the Oracle of Delphi. Her title was also historically glossed in English as the Pythoness. The Pythia was established at the latest in the 8th century BC, (though some estimates date the shrine to as early as 1400 BC), and was widely c… See more

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    The name Pythia is derived from "pythia hiereia" (Greek: πυθία ἱέρεια), meaning 'priestess of the Pythian Apollo'; it is related to Pythios (Πύθιος), an epithet of Apollo, itself deriving from Pytho, which in myth was the ori… See more

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    The Delphic oracle may have been present in some form from 1400 BC, in the middle period of Mycenaean Greece (1750–1050 BC). There is evidence that Apollo supposedly took over the shrine with the arrival of pr… See more

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    The Pythia (or Oracle of Delphi) was the priestess who held court at Pytho, the sanctuary of the Delphinians, a sanctuary dedicated to the Greek god Apollo. Pythia were highly regarded, for it wa…
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  1. Pythia was the priestess who held court at Pytho, the sanctuary of the Delphinians, a sanctuary dedicated to the Greek god Apollo1. Pythia channeled prophecies from Apollo himself, while steeped in a dreamlike trance1. The priestess of Apollo at Delphi was known as the “Pythia” to commemorate the god’s victory over Python, a chthonic enemy of Apollo23. The Delphic oracle, also called Pythia, was based in Apollo's temple at Delphi, located on the slopes of Mt. Parnassus above the Corinthian Gulf4.
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    The Pythia (or Oracle of Delphi) was the priestess who held court at Pytho, the sanctuary of the Delphinians, a sanctuary dedicated to the Greek god Apollo. Pythia were highly regarded, for it was believed that she channeled prophecies from Apollo himself, while steeped in a dreamlike trance.

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    After a violent battle, Apollo won the upper hand and slew Python with his arrows. He then built his oracle over the corpse of his defeated enemy. Henceforth, the priestess of Apollo at Delphi was known as the “Pythia” to commemorate the god’s victory.

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    Python became the chthonic enemy of the later Olympian deity Apollo, who slew it and took over Python's former home and oracle. These were the most famous and revered in the ancient Greek and Roman worlds.

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    Delphic oracle, also called Pythia, Pytho, and Oracle of Delphi, most famous ancient oracle, believed to deliver prophecies from the Greek god Apollo. She was based in his temple at Delphi, located on the slopes of Mt. Parnassus above the Corinthian Gulf.

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    What does Pythia mean in Greek?
    Pythia (/ ˈpɪθiə /; [ 1 ] Ancient Greek: Πυθία [pyːˈtʰíaː]) was the title of the high priestess of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. She specifically served as its oracle and was known as the Oracle of Delphi. Her title was also historically glossed in English as the Pythoness. [ 2 ]

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    Was Pythia an agent of Apollo?
    It is perhaps best to describe the Pythia as an agent of Apollo, since she “acted” on his behalf in the process of consultation. In ancient Greece, it was the custom for male deities to have priests and female deities to have priestesses. But the Oracle of Delphi was an exception.

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    How did Apollo and the Pythia influence Greek mythology?
    The enduring legacy of Apollo and the Pythia remains a captivating aspect of Greek mythology. Their stories reflect the ancient Greeks’ quest for knowledge and understanding of the divine. The Oracle’s influence continues to resonate today, as modern culture still grapples with questions of fate, destiny, and divine guidance.

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    Who was Pythia & what did she do?
    The Pythia (or Oracle of Delphi) was the priestess who held court at Pytho, the sanctuary of the Delphinians, a sanctuary dedicated to the Greek god Apollo. Pythia were highly regarded, for it was believed that she channeled prophecies from Apollo himself, while steeped in a dreamlike trance.

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    Who was the Pythia in the oracle of Delphi?
    The Oracle of Delphi developed into the most well-known and influential of all the oracles. People would come from far and wide to consult the oracle at Delphi and it was the Pythia who met with them. The Pythia acted as the essential mouthpiece for the divine words of Apollo. But who exactly was this mysterious woman? Prophetess or Priestess?

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    Who was a Pythia in Greek mythology?
    Also known as the Pythia, the oracle was a real woman carefully selected by the priests of the sanctuary. When one Pythia died, another one took her place as the high priestess. Sometimes high on botanical plants or toxic fumes that rose from the earth, the oracle entered a divine trance and channeled the god Apollo to foretell the future.

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    The Myths of Apollo and the Pythia: The Oracle’s Divine Connection

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    Pythia - World History Encyclopedia

    Aug 30, 2013 · The Pythia (or Oracle of Delphi) was the priestess who held court at Pytho, the sanctuary of the Delphinians, a sanctuary dedicated to the Greek god Apollo. Pythia were highly regarded, for it was believed that she …

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    What Is the Oracle of Delphi and How Did She …

    Feb 28, 2020 · The Oracle of Delphi, or the Pythia, was an important Greek high-priestess who prophesied the future in the Temple of Apollo at the sanctuary of Delphi.

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    The Pythia – Priestess of Ancient Delphi - World …

    Jan 18, 2011 · Temple of Apollo, Delphi. Mark Cartwright (CC BY-NC-SA) One aspect of the ancient Oracle at Delphi which has fascinated scholars, scientists and laymen alike, is the nature and cause of the trance state attained by the …

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    Oct 4, 2021 · At Delphi the divine words of Apollo were conveyed by the enigmatic priestess, the Pythia. Read on to discover more about ancient Greek religion’s most powerful woman.

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    Delphi - World History Encyclopedia

    Feb 22, 2013 · The Pythian Games of Delphi began sometime between 591 and 585 BCE and were initially held every eight years, with the only event being a musical competition where solo singers accompanied themselves on a kithara …

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    Pythia - New World Encyclopedia

    The Pythia (Gr. Πύθια) was the priestess presiding over the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi, located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. The Pythia was widely credited with giving prophecies inspired by Apollo, giving her a prominence …