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This page describes the practice. There is deliberately no automated reading for it — see the notes below.
Background
Pythia was the title of the high priestess of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, who served as its oracle. Her prophecies were believed to come from Apollo.
How it works
Consultants brought questions to the sanctuary; the Pythia’s utterances were delivered, and temple staff helped frame them as answers.
At a glance
- Also called
- Pythia, Oracle of Delphi, Pythoness
- Traditions
- Ancient Greek
- Regions
- Ancient Mediterranean
- You need
- Nothing
- Price
- Free