Those approaching them expected them to give guidance to solve a problem. Those who had the oracle made a profit from the offerings presented by the applicants. The owners also kept spies to advise what the situation of the applicant city-state was, and so tailor the answer, but always in a fashion that could be interpreted in different ways, so that it covered any of a range of likely outcomes.
the greek gods
The most famous ancient Greek oracle was that of "Delphi".
behind the exit of a cave
Delphi was the site of the most famous of the Greek oracles.
the advice of priests and priestesses was taken very seriously by Greek leaders.
Prophecies came from oracles in Greek myth.
Greek oracles are said to have had the ability to foresee the future. One of the most known oracles was that of Delphi.
oracles
oracles
the greek gods
The most famous ancient Greek oracle was that of "Delphi".
behind the exit of a cave
to speak to the gods and goddesses for advice.
The Oracles would predict the future in prophecies. The Greeks used them before going on quests or to war.Hope this helps! :)
Oracles
Delphi was the site of the most famous of the Greek oracles.
Richard Stoneman has written: 'The ancient oracles' -- subject(s): Greek Oracles, Religion, Divination 'Across the Hellespont' -- subject(s): Travelers, Literary collections, Description and travel, History 'Making the gods speak' -- subject(s): Greek Oracles, Religion, Divination