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Delphi was a vastly important place in ancient Greece. It was important because at Delphi was the Oracle of Delphi. At this shine people from all over the ancient world came to seek advice and find out what the future held. The ancient Roman general Sulla took control of Delphi and it became part of the ancient Roman empire in the early part of the first century BC BCE.
The Ancient Greeks often traveled to get advice from the Oracle at Delphi. The actual oracle herself was known as the Pythia.
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In most of the ancient world, strong fighters won all the glory. But in Athens, great thinkers and wise men were honored. People listened to them and followed their advice. Even today, people admire the ideas of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. Their teachings are at the root of modern philosophy and science.
They sought advice on important issues. The Delphians, who made great profit from offerings to the Oracle, had spies located around Greek cities who warned of questions being sent to the Oracle, and the basis of the problems underlying them, so appropriate answers could be prepared.
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Various religious traditions have beliefs in prophecy. In the Abrahamic religions, such as Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, prophets are central figures. In Islam, for example, Muhammad is considered the last and most significant prophet. In some indigenous traditions, shamanic practices involve prophetic visions and insights as well.
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To seek advice from the gods on how to handle problems confronting them.
The Mandarins daughter gives advice behind a screen, because in Ancient China it was inappropriate to give advice if you were a female.
The answer depends on which city-state one lived in. For Athens, the democratic citizens held the highest status, but only property owning males of the age of majority, both of whose parents had been born in Athens, were considered citizens. By contrast, Sparta had two kings to share power with the advice of an oligarchy of Elders.