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The Delphic Oracle: Prophecy, Politics, and Power
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Delphic Oracle, the most influential religious institution in ancient Greece. They trace its origins to the god Apollo's slaying of the serpent Python, and its rise to prominence as a panhellenic sanctuary. The conversation covers the Pythia, the priestess who delivered prophecies in a frenzied state, and the role of the amphiktyony, the council of Greek states that managed the sanctuary. Lucas explains how the oracle's guidance shaped pivotal decisions, from the founding of colonies to the strategy of Croesus of Lydia, and how it meddled…
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