Ancient Delphi
How did Delphi influence Greece's politics?
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31 mins
Explore the rise of Delphi as a central religious and political hub in ancient Greece, growing in importance due to its powerful oracle. Learn about the connection between Delphi and Athens, as their relationship shaped political decisions and laws, in this skoob.
Ep 1:
How Did Delphi Become an Important Religious Site?
Ep 2:
Why Was Delphi So Important in Ancient Greece?
Ep 3:
What Role Did Delphi Play in Athenian Politics?
Ep 4:
How Did Powerful Men Try to Control the Pythias at Delphi?
Ep 5:
Why Did Delphi's Reputation Suffer in the 1st Century BC?
Ep 6:
How Did Apollo's Oracle Work at Delphi?
Ep 7:
What Was the Ritual for Consulting the Oracle at Delphi?
Discussions (11)
Seth
Level 5 · 8 mo agoGetting high on vapors to predict the future sounds like a solid plan to me 😆
Sophie
Level 8 · 8 mo agoEh. Corinth was definitely pulling the strings.
Zebulon
Level 7 · 7 mo agoI don't buy that the oracle didn't exist before the 8th century. You don't settle on a jagged cliff like that unless the spot was already sacred.
