Pythia (/ ˈ p ɪ θ i ə /; [1] Ancient Greek: Πυθία [pyːˈtʰíaː]) was the title of the high priestess of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. She specifically served as its oracle and was known as the Oracle of Delphi. Her title was also historically glossed in English as the Pythoness. [2]

2025年3月18日 · Delphic oracle, most famous ancient oracle, believed to deliver prophecies from the Greek god Apollo. She was based in his temple at Delphi, located on the slopes of Mt. Parnassus above the Corinthian Gulf. The oracle, who at first was called Pytho (the original name of Delphi) and later Pythia,

2013年8月30日 · The Pythia (or Oracle of Delphi) was the priestess who held court at Pytho, the sanctuary of the Delphinians, a sanctuary dedicated to the Greek god Apollo. Pythia were highly regarded, for it was believed that she channeled prophecies from Apollo himself, while steeped in a dreamlike trance.

2024年10月12日 · The Pythia, often referred to as the Oracle of Delphi, was the high priestess of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, serving as one of the most important religious figures in ancient Greece. She held a unique and revered position, delivering …

2011年1月18日 · One aspect of the ancient Oracle at Delphi which has fascinated scholars, scientists and laymen alike, is the nature and cause of the trance state attained by the sanctuary's priestess (or Pythia). Could it have been caused by the laurel leaves which the priestess is supposed to have chewed?

2021年10月4日 · At Delphi the divine words of Apollo were conveyed by the enigmatic priestess, the Pythia. Read on to discover more about ancient Greek religion’s most powerful woman. Women in ancient Greece led largely domestic lives. They were excluded from public life with one fundamental exception — religion.

The Pythia (Gr. Πύθια) was the priestess presiding over the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi, located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. The Pythia was widely credited with giving prophecies inspired by Apollo, giving her a prominence unusual for a woman in male-dominated ancient Greece.

2025年1月10日 · Pythia, the high priestess of the Oracle of Delphi, holds a significant place in ancient Greek culture and mythology. As the medium through whom the god Apollo communicated his divine wisdom, Pythia was revered for her ability to bridge the gap between the human and the divine.

2025年1月3日 · The Pythia, the high priestess of the Oracle of Delphi, holds a prominent place in the pantheon of ancient Greek mythology and religion. Revered for her prophetic abilities, the Pythia served as a vital link between the divine and the mortal realms.

2025年1月1日 · Pythia, the high priestess of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, stands as one of the most revered figures in ancient Greek culture. Known as the Oracle of Delphi, Pythia held a significant role in providing guidance and prophecies to individuals and city-states alike.