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Why did the ancient Greeks visit delphi?
The Greeks visited Delphi so they could get advise from the god Apollo.
Why is Apollo the patron god of delphi?
Apollo's Oracle was located in Delphi, so he became the patron in order to look after it.
Who lived in Apollo's temple at Delphi?
The Oracle
What is the site of the oracle of Apollo in Greece?
It was in Delphi.
Who was the patron god or goddess of Delphi?
The Greek god Apollo was the god that Delphi was dedicated to. Apollo killed a serpent Python there and the Greeks held the Pythian Games every four years to commemorate this.
Who does Oedipus send to Delphi in Oedipus Rex?
Oedipus sends Creon, his brother-in-law, to go see the Oracle in Delphi, in hopes that he will return with a solution to the problem in Thebes.
What is Delphi in 'Oedipus Rex'?
The location of Apollo's shrine, the Delphic oracle's residence, Laius' destination and Oedipus' fateful prophecy are what Delphi is in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Delphi's visitors pass back and forth through the Delphi-Daulia crossroads in the land of Phocis. It is visited because of its shrine to the sun god Apollo and the residence of the Pythia, Apollo's most famous and respected oracle of divine prophecy and will. It is the location where subsequent Theban King Oedipus receives a life-changing prophecy. It is the final destination towards which Theban King Laius heads before his murder.
Where is the oracle located in 'Oedipus Rex'?
It is in Delphi that the oracle is located in "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, there is a shrine to the sun god Apollo in Delphi. Apollo also is the god of prophecy. His most important medium, through whom he speaks of human futures, is the Pythia, who also is called the Delphic oracle.
What is the relationship between Apollo and Delphi?
Apollo has a famous oracle at Delphi
How does Oedipus view his disaster in the exodus of 'Antigone'?
It is as Apollo's fault that Oedipus views his disaster in the exodus of "Antigone" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. - 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Theban King Oedipus blames the gods in general and Apollo in particular for the horrible fulfillment of his fate. Apollo is the god of prophecy. His oracle at Delphi lets Oedipus know that he will kill his father and marry his mother. Both events occur despite Oedipus' efforts to the contrary.
Is the temple of Delphi Apollo's temple?
Yes the temple of Delphi is dedicated to Apollo.
What is Apollo's temple where Oedipus comes in search of the truth in 'Oedipus Rex'?
Delphi is the location of the Apolline temple where Oedipus seeks the truth in the play "Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles (495 B.C.E. -- 405 B.C.E.).Specifically, Apollo the sun god joins the ranks of Aphrodite the love goddess and Artemis the huntress to form three important defenders of the city of Thebes. His oracle therefore is consulted regarding important or problematic events. The most famous of the Apolline oracles is the one at Delphi.
Who is related to Apollo and can see the future in Greek mythology?
Apollo has a priestess at Delphi that is an oracle who could foresee the future.
What is the geographic location of 'Oedipus Rex'?
The ancient Greek city of Thebes is the geographic location of the play 'Oedipus Rex'. That's where the action takes place. But there are references to other places such as Apollo's Shrine, Corinth, and Delphi.
What was Apollo at Delphi used for?
well, Delphi was the to oracle place to get quests. and Apollo was the god of oracles. if that helps
Who was the priestess of Apollo at Delphi?
The name of the priestess presiding over the Oracle of god Apollo in Delphi is Pythia.
Who or what is Delphi in 'Oedipus Rex'?
The location of an oracle where prophecies are shared with humans is what Delphi is in the play "Oedipus Rex."Specifically, the location of much of the play's action is Thebes. Thebes and Delphi are both in central Greece. But Thebes is to the southeast of Delphi.
