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The '''Delphic oracle''' was the most important oracle in the classical [[Greeks|Greek]] world. The priestesses of the oracle were known as the Pythias. It was believed to be the most truthful one.
The '''Delphic oracle''' was the most important oracle in the classical [[Greeks|Greek]] world. The priestesses of the oracle were known as the Pythias. It was believed to be the most truthful one.
Delphi (Greek: Δελφοί) is at present an archaeological site and a modern city in [[Greece]]. It is located on the south-western spur of Mount Parnassus in the valley of Phocis. The god [[Apollo (mythology)|Apollo]] had a temple in this place; it was its major site of worship.
Delphi (Greek: Δελφοί) is at present an archaeological site and a modern city in [[Greece]]. It is located on the south-western spur of Mount Parnassus in the valley of Phocis. The god [[Apollo (mythology)|Apollo]] had a temple in this
place; it was its major site of worship.
== Oracle at Delphi's inscription "Gnothi Seauton," meaning "Know Thyself,"
''See also:'' [[Self-reflection]] and [[Self-awareness]] and [[Social intelligence]]
The Oracle at Delphi's inscription "Gnothi Seauton," meaning "Know Thyself", served as a reminder to visitors of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, encouraging [[self-reflection]] and understanding one's place in the world.
==Prophecies==
==Prophecies==