#Maxim of Delphi

[sephospaganplace]

I travel to Delphi once a year and beseech the Oracle for insight into which scratcher tickets to buy from the vending machine at the grocery store

but she just keeps reciting the delphic maxim 'aquire wealth justly'

no clue what that means.

[alchemisoul]

* You're not responsible for every thought that comes in and out of your head. They're not necessarily within your control, not initially anyways.

It is within your power, however, to decide which ones you want to hold on to and those you wish to discard.

You're responsible for observing thoughts that flow inward and choosing whether or not you act on them, buy into them, or take ownership of them.

#KnowThyself

#TheWolfYouFeed

#IsTheOneThatWins

[aureliaeiter]

I think we should all follow the Maxims of Delphi in one way or another.

Sure, some of them have aged like milk, like “control your wife” (and even that could be interpreted as something like having boundaries within relationships) but most of them are very good teachings for everyday life.

I especially like 20. Embrace friendship; 23. Be eager for wisdom and 45. If you have, give.

[hiljametsa]

Γνῶθι μαθών

Ἀκούσας νόει

‘Know what you have learned.’

‘Attend to what you have heard.’

- The Delphic Maxims, 6 and 7.

[apollosgiftofprophecy]

Have you heard of the Delphic Maxims?

I have! I really only remember one off the top of my head (essentially: don't make promises you can't keep), but i know there's tonsssss more!

and actually, lol, i responded to this ask because i came across this post, and i thought it fitting to link here ^-^

[saturnbeknownst]

all the references in dr. ratio’s character that i could find.

if i missed something, or got something wrong, yell at me in the comments. there are a few other analysis on my page, if you wanna check them out :3 hope u enjoy!!

“ratio” can be traced back to the ancient greek logos. early translators rendered this into Latin as ratio (“reason;” as in the word "rational"). a more modern interpretation of Euclid's meaning is more akin to computation or reckoning.

in Latin, ratio has several meanings, including "reason, ration, calculation," etc

in Roman mythology, Veritas, meaning "truth," is the Goddess of Truth.

there's a lot of owl symbols on ratio, and owls symbolize wisdom, mystery, intelligence and protection.

there's a lot of greek symbolism, esp in his outfit and the way the fabric is tied and the laurel leaves in his hair (in Ancient Rome, it was worn on the head as a symbol of triumph) and the owl motif, the symbol of Athena goddess of wisdom.

dr. ratio's plaster head besides being an obvious reference to ancient greek's herma (symbol of protection, warding off unwanted intrusion or evil spirits), but it is also a reference to, euler, who famously went blind towards the end of his life. his productivity only increased after his blindness, and he was reported to having said, "now I will have fewer distractions," after going blind in both eyes.

dr ratio's eidolons are all based off multiple philosophical concepts and proverbs;

eidolon one: "pride comes before fall" comes from the 'book of proverbs' in the bible.

eidolon two: "the divine is in the detail" explores the relationships in aisha khalid (a visual artist)'s work amongst geometry and precision with respect to the spiritual. the exhibition title is a play on the commonly heard phrase ‘the devil is in the detail’, in other words, the difficulties or problematics of specificity.

eidolon three: "know thyself" is a philosophical maxim which was inscribed upon the Temple of Apollo in the ancient Greek precinct of Delphi. initially, it meant "know your limits," then it was re-interpreted by Plato who understood it to mean "know your soul." then it was re-interpreted again by christian, jewish and muslim scholars used "know thyself" as a command to study the physical properties of the human body.

eidolon four: "ignorance is blight." i couldn't find much for it, but ignorance (lack of knowledge) is blight (a thing that spoils or damages something), which could be the opposite of a quote by poet Thomas Gray "ignorance is bliss."

eidolon five: "sic itur ad astra" literally means 'thus, one goes to the stars'. the phrase is most famously attributed to the Roman poet Virgil in the Aeneid. the phrase can be interpreted as a motivational statement. it suggests that greatness and high achievements are attainable if one follows the right path or method. it also implies that the journey to greatness involves effort and perseverance. it's not just about the destination (the stars) but also about the path one takes to get there.

eidolon six: "vincit omnia veritas" means "truth conquers all things." similar to the Latin phrase "amor vincit omnia," meaning "love conquers all things." this phrase emphasizes the idea that truth is powerful and ultimately prevails over falsehood or deceit.

combat skills:

"mind is might:" the idea behind this phrase is that through the power of the mind, individuals can solve complex problems, innovate, lead effectively, and make decisions that have far-reaching positive impacts. it underscores the value of mental prowess in various aspects of life, from personal development to societal progress.

"intellectual midwifery:" intellectual midwifery is a metaphorical concept that describes the role of a person or a process in helping someone else develop their ideas and thoughts. it's like how a midwife helps in childbirth by supporting and assisting, but instead of a baby, it's about helping ideas or intellectual creations come into being. this can involve guiding someone through the process of thinking critically, asking questions, and providing support so they can articulate and develop their ideas effectively.

"syllogistic paradox" is a situation where a series of logical steps leads to a conclusion that seems contradictory or unexpected. in simple terms, it's like following a set of rules or ideas that seem logical individually, but when put together, they create confusion or a surprising result. these paradoxes often highlight flaws in reasoning or assumptions that we might not initially notice.

"cogito, ergo sum" is a Latin phrase that means "i think, therefore i am." it was famously stated by the philosopher René Descartes. it expresses the idea that the act of thinking proves that a person exists. Descartes used this statement to assert that even if everything else could be doubted or uncertain, the fact that he was thinking was undeniable proof of his own existence as a thinking being.

"mold of idolatry" refers to the different shapes and forms that idol worship or excessive devotion can take. it includes worshiping statues or images as gods, being overly focused on material possessions, or putting anything above the rightful place of worshiping the true divine or ultimate reality. essentially, it describes the various ways people might stray from focusing on what truly matters spiritually.

[bluemorfedbutterfly]

Delphic Maxims Pt.1

The Delphic Maxims are a collection of 147 maxims that are understood to be delivered by the deity Apollo Himself to the Oracle at Delphi, who divinely inspired the Seven Sages, seven early-6th-century BCE philosophers, mystics, politicians, and law-givers, who wrote them down.

(they are not mandatory to follow)

Follow God (Επου θεω)

Obey the law (Νομω πειθου)

Worship the Gods (Θεους σεβου)

Respect your parents (Γονεις αιδου)

Be overcome by justice (Ηττω υπο δικαιου)

Know what you have learned (Γνωθι μαθων)

Perceive what you have heard (Ακουσας νοει)

Be (or Know) Yourself (Σαυτον ισθι)

Intend to get married (Γαμειν μελλε)

Know your opportunity (Καιρον γνωθι)

Think as a mortal (Φρονει θνητα)

If you are a stranger act like one (Ξepsilon;νος ων ισθι)

Honor the hearth [or Hestia] (Εστιαν τιμα)

Control yourself (Αρχε σεαυτου)

Help your friends (Φιλοις βοηθει)

Control anger (Θυμου κρατει)

Exercise prudence (Φρονησιν ασκει)

Honor providence (Προνοιαν τιμα)

Do not use an oath (Ορκω μη χρω)

Love friendship (Φιλιαν αγαπα)

Cling to discipline (Παιδειας αντεχου)

Pursue honor (Δοξαν διωκε)

Long for wisdom (Σοφιαν ζηλου)

Praise the good (Καλον ευ λεγε)

Find fault with no one (Ψεγε μηδενα)

Praise virtue (Επαινει αρετην)

Practice what is just (Πραττε δικαια)

Be kind to friends (Θιλοις ευνοει)

Watch out for your enemies (Εχθρους αμυνου)

Exercise nobility of character (Ευγενειαν ασκει)

Shun evil (Κακιας απεχου)

Be impartial (Κοινος γινου)

Guard what is yours (Ιδια φυλαττε)

Shun what belongs to others (Αλλοτριων απεχου)

Listen to everyone (Ακουε παντα)

Be (religiously) silent (Ευφημος ιοθι)

Do a favor for a friend (Φιλω χαριζου)

Nothing to excess (Μηδεν αγαν)

Use time sparingly (Χρονου φειδου)

Foresee the future (Ορα το μελλον)

Despise insolence (Υβριν μισει)

Have respect for suppliants (Ικετας αιδου)

Be accommodating in everything (Παςιν αρμοζου)

Educate your sons (Υιους παιδευε)

Give what you have (Εχων χαριζου)

Fear deceit (Δολον φοβου)

Speak well of everyone (Ευλογει παντας)

Be a seeker of wisdom (Φιλοσοφος γινου)

Choose what is divine (Οσια κρινε)

Act when you know (Γνους πραττε)

Shun murder (Φονου απεχου)

Pray for things possible (Ευχου δυνατα)

Consult the wise (Σοφοις χρω)

Test the character (Ηθος δοκιμαζε)

Give back what you have received (Λαβων αποδος)

Down-look no one (Υφορω μηδενα)

Use your skill (Τεχνη χρω)

Do what you mean to do (Ο μελλεις, δος)

Honor a benefaction (Ευεργεςιας τιμα)

Be jealous of no one (Φθονει μηδενι)

Be on your guard (Φυλακη προσεχε)

Praise hope (Ελπιδα αινει)

Despise a slanderer (Διαβολην μισει)

Gain possessions justly (Δικαιως κτω)

Honor good men (Αγαθους τιμα)

Know the judge (Κριτην γνωθι)

Master wedding-feasts (Γαμους κρατει)

Recognize fortune (Τυχην νομιζε)

Flee a pledge (Εγγυην φευγε)

Speak plainly (Αμλως διαλεγου)

Associate with your peers (Ομοιοις χρω)

Govern your expenses (Δαπανων αρχου)

Be happy with what you have (Κτωμενος ηδου)

Rever a sense of shame (Αισχυνην σεβου)

Fulfill a favor (Χαριν εκτελει)

Pray for happiness (Ευτυχιαν ευχου)

Be fond of fortune (Τυχην στεργε)

Observe what you have heard (Ακουων ορα)

Work for what you can own (Εργαζου κτητα)

Despise strife (Εριν μισει)

Detest disgrace (Ονειδς εχθαιρε)

Restrain the tongue (Γλωτταν ισχε)

Keep yourself from insolence (Υβριν αμυνου)

Make just judgments (Κρινε δικαια)

Use what you have (Χρω χρημασιν)

Judge incorruptibly (Αδωροδοκητος δικαζε)

Accuse one who is present (Αιτιω παροντα)

Tell when you know (Λεγε ειδως)

Do not depend on strength (Βιας μη εχου)

Live without sorrow (Αλυπως βιου)

Live together meekly (Ομιλει πραως)

Finish the race without shrinking back (Περας επιτελει μη αποδειλιων))

Deal kindly with everyone (Φιλοφρονει πασιν)

Do not curse your sons (Υιοις μη καταρω)

Rule your wife (Γυναικος αρχε)

Benefit yourself (Σεαυτον ευ ποιει)

Be courteous (Ευπροσηγορος γινου)

Give a timely response (Αποκρινου εν καιρω)

Struggle with glory (Πονει μετ ευκλειας)

Act without repenting (Πραττε αμετανοητως)

Repent of sins (Αμαρτανων μετανοει)

Control the eye (Οφθαλμοθ κρατει)

Give a timely counsel (Βουλευου χρονω)

Act quickly (Πραττε συντομως)

Guard friendship (Φιλιαν φυλαττε)

Be grateful (Ευγνωμων γινου)

Pursue harmony (Ομονοιαν διωκε)

Keep deeply the top secret (Αρρητον κρυπτε)

Fear ruling (Το κρατουν φοβου)

Pursue what is profitable (Το συμφερον θηρω)

Pt.2:https://www.tumblr.com/bluemorfedbutterfly/746793436519202816/delphic-maxims-pt2-accept-due-measure-%CE%BA%CE%B1%CE%B9%CF%81%CE%BF%CE%BD?source=share

[djuvlipen]

tbh can i argue that i don’t like the way radblr treats fgm and sex

like just like gender, sex (as its observed societally, not scientifically) in the eyes of society are two groups of the same individuals, and then the bodies of those (mostly women) who don’t conform to their idea of sex experience fgm, whether it be intersex children at the hands of doctors, woman at the hands of male doctors after giving birth, or kenyan women at the hands of christian missionaries (kenya 1929 fgm)

i don’t like the “sex not gender” or “sex equals gender” because at the end of the day the idea of sex from society is “ideal female genitals perfect for giving birth” and “penis”

like sex shouldn’t be anymore than just. your body. it shouldn’t replace gender or take the place gender has currently. the only reason we observe women as “weaker” is kind of because society doesn’t allow women to be any more than that.

like a man is expected and allowed to have over 2000 calories a day, a woman is forced to diet and stay frail. the ideal male physique is what is the healthiest option for his body and then the ideal female physique is eating disorder or plastic surgery

it’s also the way fgm victims are just used to prove a point, some of the first posts on the fgm tag is discourse of it being used as a talking point in an argument. there’s barely any uplifting of fgm victims experiences.

while we can use fgm in discussions i feel like we should also be uplifting victims of it way more

yupp i agree with you. that's why second-wave materialist feminists like Christine Delphy argued the category of sex is a social construct as well. actually it's interesting because if more self-identified gender critical women were reading second wave feminists, materialist feminists and marxist feminists they'd come to the same conclusion.

from my reading of feminist writers like delphy, de beauvoir and vogel (my top 3 when it comes to theory) the construction of patriarchal oppression takes place in four stages.

1.First, in the state of nature, where the domination of man over woman is nonexistent, there are anatomical differences that separate men from women. These anatomical differences are a biological, scientific, and observable phenomenon (distribution of fat, muscle, and bone mass, exoskeleton, male / female genitalia, lung capacity, pelvic tilt, weight, and height). These anatomical differences are in themselves devoid of any social significance.

2. Based on these anatomical differences, with the accumulation of wealth and in a logic of profit maximization, at the time of the agricultural revolution, a division of labor gradually emerged based on these anatomical differences. Since females are incapacitated: (a) when they menstruate, (b) when they are pregnant, (c) when they are carrying a child, (d) in the weeks following childbirth, all people born female are assigned the task of reproducing the species (bearing and raising children) and are relegated to the home while being required to perform the work also performed by men in the fields. Since healthy adult males are never incapacitated due to menstruation or pregnancy, they are all assigned the duty of performing industrial and agricultural work and keep for themselves the administration of this work (politics). We can therefore see that the economic exploitation of women in the fields and within the home emerges with class society and is inseparable from the sexual exploitation of women within the home (rape of women to produce children, that is, to reproduce the working class). The economic and sexual exploitation of women within the gendered division of labor is the material basis of women's oppression (patriarchy). This material basis is also intrinsically linked to the anatomical differences between males and females on which this division of labor was imposed.

3. To legitimize the economic and sexual exploitation of women, a cultural, ideological, and religious system is created designed to prove women's inferiority: that's gender. Both female and male children are socialized to conform to this ideological system, to support or perpetuate it, hence Simone de Beauvoir's dictum: "One is not born a woman, one becomes one" through the imposition of social norms from which one can in no way escape because this system is universal, it is maintained everywhere, all the time, by everyone, by force and under the threat of violence (domestic violence, femicide, rape).

4. To naturalize gender as an ideology of patriarchy, the category of sex is created: the canonization of a set of biological characteristics (secondary and primary sexual characteristics and, often, the brain and hormones) intended to "prove" the biological and natural inferiority of women and the superiority of men. This is the idea that a woman is supposed to have a fertile uterus and two breasts, that a sterile woman or one who has had a mastectomy is "less of a woman" than others. It's the idea that women's brains and uterus give them hysterical tendencies. It's the idea that a real, virile man is not a eunuch and possesses prominent male genitalia. It's the idea, in some cultures, that a real woman must have undergone a clitoridectomy or that a real man must have been circumcised. Hence Christine Delphy's "gender precedes sex": our social expectations inform how we think about the male or female sex. The creation of the category of sex is also the basis of intersex oppression: we believe that a "real" man or a "real" woman must have well-formed and visible genitalia, corresponding unambiguously to our expectations, and so we mutilate the bodies of newborns with ambiguous genitalia.

We therefore have a four-step articulation:

1. The state of nature: natural anatomical differences

2. Patriarchy: the sexual and economic exploitation of women in the sexual division of labor

3. Gender: the cultural and religious ideology that legitimizes patriarchy

4. The category of sex: the essentialization of gender as submissive feminine nature OR superior masculine nature

Conservatives only acknowledge step 4 and refuse to acknowledge steps 1, 2, and 3. Transactivists stop at steps 3 and 4 and refuse to analyze the roots of women's oppression (steps 1 and 2). Trans-critical people (who are neither gender critical nor radical feminists) only remember step 1, act as if step 4 does not exist at all and are therefore only able to instrumentalize the cause of intersex people and victims of FGM instead of addressing and analyzing their causes

[whencyclopedia]

The Seven Sages (ΟΙ ΕΠΤΑ ΣΟΦΟΙ) of ancient Greece were renowned philosophers, statesmen, and lawgivers celebrated for their wisdom and practical contributions. First explicitly listed in Plato’s Protagoras, they were recognized as "the wise men" as early as 580 BCE. Attributed with timeless sayings like "Know thyself" and "Nothing in excess," many of these maxims, later inscribed at Delphi, were...

[khaire-traveler]

If the pillars are fake, how are we supposed to honor the like, virtue (?? Right word idk) of the theoi in our daily life? Especially with some of Zeus’s epithets /genq im a beginner lol

Khaire! Honestly, your question confuses me a bit, I'm sorry. 💀

Is your worship based entirely on the Pillars? Do you know how to worship in general, or is the concept new to you? I'm asking because it seems you may be a little confused or as if this revelation is really intense for your personal worship; I also mean these as genuine questions. Hellenic Polytheism never had a specific, like..."set of rules" to follow, in regards to specific Pillars. It just wasn't a thing. The closest things you could probably compare the Pillars to are the Delphi Maxims, but those have some things in them that would require lots of thought to determine how to apply them to the modern day. I also don't see people talking about the Maxims often online, interestingly, so I'm not sure if many people make an active effort to apply them in their practices.

Since you're a beginner, I would actually highly encourage you to read Greek Religion by Walter Burkert; it talks a lot about ancient Greek religious practices and may give you some ideas on how to incorporate worship into the modern day. Maybe it would clarify some things for you? It's a book that isn't heavy on super academic language either, so it's easier to understand than some other academic texts.

[tylermileslockett]

Theseus #1 - "Pythia: Oracle of Delphi"

King Aegeus of Athens, still childless, travels to the Pythia oracle at Delphi for advice. The Pythia, ever famous for her enigmatic and ambiguous prophecies, tells him “Do not uncork the wineskin until you have reached Athens.”

Zeus, wanting to locate the center of the world, released two eagles flying in opposite directions around the earth at equal speeds, and the birds reached one another at a specific point above the slope of Mount Parnassus. Here Zeus placed a sacred stone called the Omphalus, or “naval of the earth.” A serpent, Pytho (son of Gaia) guarded the stone, until Apollo came and slew the creature, establishing the site as a divine source for receiving messages directly from the god of prophecy.

Before entering the temple, priestesses and pilgrims alike would wash themselves in the soul cleansing waters of the Castilian spring for purification.  In a sacred, inner sanctum, the Pythia, (head oracle priestess) was said to sit upon a tripod and breath in toxic vapors (said to be toxic fumes from Pythos rotting body) from a chasm below in the cave rock. The fumes could have been methane or ethylene, while others have theorized, she chewed or inhaled smoke from Oleander leaves. The priestess then fell into a trance, and receiving divine inspiration from Apollo, spoke in tongues that was interpreted and translated by priests into dactylic hexameter (the poetic meter used in ancient Greek epics like the Iliad.)

The Delphi site was sprawling and complex; holding the religious temple of Apollo, a stadium and gymnasium for the Pythian games, an outdoor theatre, a hippodrome for chariot races, among others. There were three philosophical phrases carved into the temple known as the “Delphic Maxims.” They were; “know thyself,” “Nothing in Excess,” and “Surety Brings Ruin.”

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[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

For día de muertos 2: "Know Thyself". The ancient Greek maxim "know thyself" or "gnothi seauton" (Greek: γνῶθι σεαυτόν), is one of the Delphic maxims and was inscribed in the pronaos (forecourt) of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi according to the Greek writer Pausanias (10.24.1). The aphorism came from Luxor in Ancient Egypt.

[Robert Scott Horton]

* * * *

You've heard that message from the source of whatever path you follow, very likely. This too shall pass. Even if it's hot in your heart at the moment, or gnawing at your brain like a fiery little animal. [candace] _____

It Passes Away What is the purpose of reacting to something when it is changing so quickly? What is the purpose of reacting with craving or clinging? It passes away. Or hatred: it passes away. —S.N. Goenka, "Superscience"

[alive on all channels]

[kpagrandtour]

The Acropolis & Delphi

As the sun rose over Athens, the air was crisp and filled with promise. Our hotel, nestled in the heart of this ancient city, offered a serene start to the day made all the better by a quick breakfast of Greek pastries. It was a perfect way to fuel up early in the morning before a full day of exploring.

We began our day with a visit to the Acropolis, a symbol of ancient Greece’s ingenuity, beauty, and artistic achievement. Standing at the foot of the Acropolis, the Parthenon’s grandeur is undeniable. The structure, dedicated to Athena, the goddess of wisdom and warfare, showcases not only architectural brilliance but also the deep understanding of mathematics and geometry that the ancient Greeks possessed. It’s remarkable to think that such a colossal and mathematically perfect structure was built with no modern tools, relying only on human creativity, manual labor, and an understanding of proportions that still captivates architects and engineers today. It was amazing to see something that was a result simply of human ingenuity, no computers or heavy machinery required, stand the test of time.  It made me reflect on the magnificence of human creativity, which, when guided by vision and skill, can produce lasting monuments, such as the Parthenon, that transcend time.

The height of the Acropolis yields a perfect view of Mars Hill, or Areopagus, where the Apostle Paul once stood to preach the gospel to the people of Athens. It was here that Paul famously addressed the Athenian philosophers and citizens, challenging them to understand the true God who had revealed Himself through Jesus Christ. Mars Hill is not just an important place in the history of Christianity; it is also significant in the history of philosophy. Just a few centuries before Paul’s visit, Socrates would have likely walked these same steps, delivering the speech recorded in Plato’s Apology. Mars Hill symbolizes a crossroads of faith and philosophy: where the wisdom of ancient philosophers and the gospel of Jesus Christ intersected.

Paul's sermon on Mars Hill was a challenge to the Athenians to recognize the God they worshiped without knowing. His words were not just a rebuke but an invitation to understand the true nature of God. As I reflected on this, I was reminded of how many today still seek meaning and truth in places and ideas that can't satisfy their hearts. Paul’s words are still relevant today, offering an invitation to seek and know the God who created all things.

After our time at the Acropolis, we boarded the bus for our journey to Delphi, where we toured the museum and the ruins. The site was truly unique and it was incredible to see the inscribed maxims of the Ancient Greeks among the ruins. The thing which stood out most to me was the stillness of the air, it seemed to me an echo of the stillness of the now gone ancient world, which we were there to learn about and experience.

After taking in the magnitude of the ruins at Delphi we were treated to a delicious late lunch at a local restaurant where the lamb chops were magnificent. An amazing lunch was followed by a bus ride back to Athens filled with reflection and fellowship. 

As we made our way back to Athens after our visit to Delphi, I couldn’t help but think about the grand tapestry of human history that we had experienced in just one day. From the philosophical debates of Socrates to the bold proclamation of the gospel by Paul, from the awe-inspiring engineering of the Parthenon to the prophetic significance of Delphi, this day was a reminder of the greatness of human creativity, intellect, and faith. This trip has been an experience that will remain with me for the rest of my life, and I am certain that as the action of the Grand Tour slowly shifts back into the hustle and bustle of daily life that neither these magnificent sites seen nor these personal moments of reflection and fellowship shared will be soon forgotten.

Braxton Van Wettering

[duchesschameleon]

monaco (a Delphi Racing fic)

pairings: Percy Jackson/Annabeth Chase

rating: general audiences

warnings: none

read this fic on ao3

“Monaco’s this weekend,” Annabeth says, seemingly out of the blue, “you feeling ready?”

Percy and Jason share a look, green and blue eyes mirroring the others’ determination.

“Absolutely,” Jason answers for them both, shooting Annabeth a smile. “We’ve got this.”

Percy nods in agreement, sending his fiancée a reassured smile. “The car’s good, we’ve got the data and points to prove it. We’ve got a good one lap pace now, Imola proved that, and we know we have the race pace to stay ahead of everyone. As long as the pit stops are good and we don’t slip around on track, we’ve got this. Monaco will be ours.”

Annabeth nods, biting her bottom lip. There’s still some nerves lingering, Percy can tell. Five world championships and seven years together will do that to a couple, make them so well versed in each other's mannerisms that they can tell in an instant if something is wrong.

“Wise Girl,” he calls, breaking her out of a trance, “what’s rattling around in that big brain of yours?”

“Pit stops. Data. Statistics of slipping on track.”

“We’ll be good, Chase,” Jason cuts in. “Percy and I have both won here before, we know how to put in a clean race.”

Jason may have only just joined the Delphi Racing team, a string of arguments and disagreements at Jupiter Motors causing him to look elsewhere even after winning them championship, but he’s picked up on Annabeth’s quirks and tendencies quickly. Jason may not be Will Solace, brought up in the Delphi junior teams and well acquainted with the staff, but he’s fitting in with the team and driving the car well. It doesn’t hurt that being on the same team has allowed his friendship with Perry to actually develop instead of stewing in ruthless competitiveness.

“Jason’s right, we’ve got this, and the team’s got this,” Percy says, reassuringly.

“It’s going to rain.”

The statement hangs in the air, both drivers wrapping their heads around it.

Percy grabs Annabeth’s hand, runs his thumb across the back of it. “So we’ll handle it. You know me, I’m good in the rain. Jason’s not half bad either,” he tells her soothingly, even as Jason squawks out a protest. “We’ll use our inters, probably the mediums too, and we’ll be ok.”

Annabeth nods, squeezes Percy’s hand in thanks, and takes a deep breath.

“We’ll be okay.”

“Anyway, the reports say rain. Reports can change,” Jason points out with a shrug.

“Oh c’mon, Grace!” Percy groans. “Now you’ve jinxed it, it’ll definitely rain.”

—

It does rain.

It rains during free practice one.

Percy and Jason put up the best times and confirm that the car has good pace, even when on inters.

It rains during qualifying.

Percy gets pole position. Jason gets P2. It’s a Delphi Racing front row lockout, the best possible result.

It rains during the second half of the race.

Percy stays in the lead, Jason diligently defending from P2 and allowing the gap both cars have to the rest of the field to increase, even when they pit for inters. They control the race, both drivers doing their part to secure the one-two podium and maximize points.

Percy gets the fastest lap for the grand slam. A Monaco weekend grand slam.

He’s ecstatic on the radio.

“Told you Wise Girl,” he says as he pulls the car into Parc Ferme, “I’m good in the rain.”

“That you are, Seaweed Brain,” she responds with laugh. “Meet you on the podium?”

“Sounds like a date.”

[santoschristos]

The Oracle The Delphic Maxims – Ancient Greek Wisdom Art: Mahaboka

The Delphic Maxims are a list of Ancient Greek quotations offering advice on how to live a virtuous life. They were engraved on the temple of Apollo in Ancient Delphi, and have been inspiring visitors for over 2,500 years!

48. Become a seeker of wisdom – Φιλόσοφος γίνου

77. Embrace your fate – Τύχην στέργε

142. Do not trust fortune – Τύχῃ μή πίστευε

[bjfinn]

8, 18, 22, and 28 for the ask ask game lol :3

Favourite movie I've watched this year?

King Kong (1976), with Jeff Bridges, Charles Grodin and Jessica Lange in her first major acting role. Produced by Dino De Laurentiis and directed by John Guillermin, it's a beautifully executed (but sadly underrated) remake of the classic. The special effects are very well done, especially for the 1970s, but they still hold up today -- if you haven't seen it, go and watch it!

What or who has had the biggest impact on my life?

This was a difficult one, and it's the reason I didn't answer right away. My parents? A friend? A teacher? Someone I admire? All of these would be good answers, but ... the biggest impact on my life has to have been the realisation that I have ADD -- it explains EVERYTHING about me and my life.

Inscribed upon the Temple of Apollo in Delphi was the maxim "Know Thyself" -- it's sobering to realise that for the first 59 years of my life I didn't really know myself.

What do I really want a poster of?

I've always wanted a poster with the five original members of the Irish Rovers -- unfortunately, I've never seen one. And now it's too late -- two of them have passed on, and two are retired. Only one original member left.

Talk about something I own that I love.

Something I own that I love ... That's a tough one. I mean, I like my stuff, but love? Well, there's my straw fedora -- it was my father's originally. I wear it in the summer when it's too hot for my fisherman's hat -- it's kinda scratchy, but it protects my head from the blazing sun while still not making me sweat. Also it's a connection with my da -- and that means more to me than anything.

Thanks for asking!