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The Oracle of Delphi, crouched atop her tripod, preparing to deliver a prophecy.

From the late 7th century BC through the 4th century AD she was the most authoritative oracle of the Ancient Greeks, as well as the most powerful woman in the classical world. The motto “Know Thyself” was carved outside the entrance to the temple where the oracle sat.

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“I warn you, whoever you are, Oh, you who wish to probe the arcanes of nature, if you do not find within yourself that which you seek, neither shall you be able to find it outside. If you ignore the excellencies of your own house, how do you intend to find other excellencies? In you is hidden the treasure of treasures. Oh, man, know thyself and you shall know the Universe and its Gods!”

— Inscribed on the Temple at Delphi

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is the drunk girl at parties who collects crystals not a modern Oracle of Delphi? does she not get high as fuck, spout nonsense, and wait for those in power to inevitably meet their hubris?

time is a circle.

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“Tell the king; the fair wrought house has fallen No shelter has Apollo, nor sacred laurel leaves The fountains are now silent; the voice is stilled. It is finished.”                                                

                                     - The final recorded words of the last Oracle of Delphi, 395 AD

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Oracle of Delphi, Greece.

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is the drunk girl at parties who collects crystals not a modern Oracle of Delphi? does she not get high as fuck, spout nonsense, and wait for those in power to inevitably meet their hubris?

time is a circle.

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Oracle of Delphi, Greece.

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“Tell the Emperor that my hall has fallen to the ground. Phoibos no longer has his house, nor his mantic bay, nor his prophetic spring; the water has dried up.”

— The Last Prophecy given by the Oracle at Delphi, 362 A.D., given to a representative of Roman Emperor Julian the Apostate

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The Oracle of Delphi, Greece.

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Oracle of Delphi

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John Maler Collier, Priestess of Delphi; 1891

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Oracle of Delphi, Greece.

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Priestess Of Delphi (1891) [Details] - John Collier

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when are job vacancies opening up to be the next oracle of delphi? asking for a friend.

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Delphic remnants. The Oracle of Delphi was active for almost 2000 years, its Sanctuary was one of the richest of the ancient world, a small state of intricate structures and innumerable art treasures (coming from every corner of the ancient greek world) that were mostly looted during Roman and Christian times. Home of the worship of the Sun God Apollo and his mantic properties, Delphi was initially a place dedicated to Mother Earth Gaia and her holy female snake. Apollo claimed the Oracle by killing the sacred Pytho(n), a sacrilege…so he got exiled for seven years as punishment for his crime before he could come back as the ruler of Delphi, this was the only way he could become purified again after his terrible act. Even gods need purification and repentance from time to time as it seems. Herakles later on unsuccessfully demanded the Oracle for himself by trying to steal the Delphic tripod from Apollo, Herakles was a prevalent figure of ancient greek religion and not just the big muscular guy our modern times and popular culture believe. Time distorts so many things after all… The order of the photos follows the actual path of the archaelogical site. Mount Parnassus, a symbol and an actuality, is breathtaking as well as the view from the Stadium. Photos: Vera Bousiou

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Heed these words, you who wish to probe the depths of nature - If you do not find within yourself that which you seek neither will you find it outside. In you is hidden the treasure of treasures. Know thyself and you will know the Universe and The Gods

The Oracle of Delphi