Prophecy was and is incredibly important. It gives people something to hope for; something that they know will come in the future despite any hardships or trials they are going through currently. Or, it can serve as a warning to people who don't conform to the societal norms.
Even Christians use prophecy as part of their worship (the idea of the second coming is prophecy), as do the Hebrews and Muslims.
the advice of priests and priestesses was taken very seriously by Greek leaders.
the greek gods
The most famous ancient Greek oracle was that of "Delphi".
behind the exit of a cave
Delphi was the site of the most famous of the Greek oracles.
the advice of priests and priestesses was taken very seriously by Greek leaders.
Prophecies came from oracles in Greek myth.
Richard Stoneman has written: 'The ancient oracles' -- subject(s): Greek Oracles, Religion, Divination 'Across the Hellespont' -- subject(s): Travelers, Literary collections, Description and travel, History 'Making the gods speak' -- subject(s): Greek Oracles, Religion, Divination
Greek oracles are said to have had the ability to foresee the future. One of the most known oracles was that of Delphi.
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oracles
the greek gods
The most famous ancient Greek oracle was that of "Delphi".
behind the exit of a cave
to speak to the gods and goddesses for advice.
The Oracles would predict the future in prophecies. The Greeks used them before going on quests or to war.Hope this helps! :)
Oracles