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The Pythia: Delphi's Oracle and Prophecy in Ancient Greece
Lucas and Luna explore the Oracle of Delphi and the role of the Pythia in Ancient Greek religion and politics. They discuss how the sanctuary at Delphi functioned, the process of divination, and the Pythia's influence on decisions from colonization to warfare. The episode covers the archaeological evidence from Delphi, the myth of Apollo and Python, and the political manipulation of oracles. They also touch on nearby sites like the Castalian Spring and the Omphalos stone, and consider the scientific debate about ethylene gas causing the Pythia's trance.
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