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The site had always been holy to the Greeks as it was the location of the "navel of Gaia". The name Delphi comes from a root word which means "womb", furthering the connection to the mother of all gods.
The site, however, was protected by a massive snake, called Python (whose name comes from a root which means "to rot"). As a young child, Apollo killed the monster, a son of Gaia, with a single arrow, and then was forced to sped 8 years in menial service as penance. The myth is an allegory - it represents how the sun dries up fetid waters, thus preventing disease (Apollo is also the god of medicine).
The "navel" was the location of the Oracle, called the Pythia, who would inhale the fumes from the earth - said to be from the decaying corpse of Python - and would speak while raving. Her erratic speech would then be translated by the attending priests. The Delphic Oracle was the most well known in the Ancient world (Apollo was the god of prophecy as well)and the oracle was consulted on dozens of occasions in myth, but could not be seen during the Winter months (when Apollo was visiting the Hyperboreans and unavailable - gods too vacations too, it seems).
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What is Delphi in Greek mythology?
Delphi is a Greek city dedicated to Apollo, a son of Zeus.
What is special about Delphi?
the oracle of apollo in greek mythology
Where were the oracles located in Greek mythology?
The most famous ancient Greek oracle was that of "Delphi".
Who is Pythia in Greek mythology?
Pythia, the oracle of Delphi, is Apollo's priestess.
Are there lots of prophecies in greek mythology?
Yes; some - though not all - are from Delphi.
Who is the prophet of Greek mythology?
The god of prophets is Apollo (same name in Roman mythology). The most famous prophet, or oracle, is the on at Delphi.
What was the rold of the oracle Greek mythology?
The role of the Oracle of Delphi was to give prophecies to asking Greeks.
In Greek mythology who told about the future?
Apollo was the god of prophecies, but he told his prophecies through the oracle of delphi
Who was Castalia in greek mythology?
In Greek mythology, Castalia was a nymph that was turned into a fountain near Delphi by Apollo. It is said that poets would become inspired with strokes of genius by drinking from the waters of Castalia.
Who is related to Apollo and can see the future in Greek mythology?
Apollo has a priestess at Delphi that is an oracle who could foresee the future.
Did Hades curse the Oracle of Delphi?
No, he did not in Greek Mythology. However in Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Hades cursed the Oracle of Delphi so the 'spirit' could not pass to another girl.
Why is Athena important to greek mythology?
Athena is important to Greek mythology because she is goddess of wisdom and strategy.
