| NOUN | artifact | oracle of Delphi, Temple of Apollo, Oracle of Apollo, Delphic oracle | (Greek mythology) the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice |
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| Meaning | (Greek mythology) the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice; the messages were usually obscure / obscure or ambiguous. | |
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| Synonyms | Temple of Apollo, Oracle of Apollo, Delphic oracle | |
| Category | Greek mythology | The mythology of the ancient Greeks |
| Instance of | oracle | A shrine where an oracular god is consulted |
| Part of | Delphi | An ancient Greek city on the slopes of Mount Parnassus |
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