The role of the oracle of Delphi was to cast prophecies like the prophecy that Cronos children would be greater than him so he ate them.
The role of the Oracle of Delphi was to give prophecies to asking Greeks.
be more specific, it depends on which oracle you mean.
it played the role of basicly the forchine teller of all
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the oracle of apollo in greek mythology
An oracle was an object or being that was 'possesed,' so to speak, by spirits, gods, etc. Heros often went to oracles to ask for guidance.
The most famous ancient Greek oracle was that of "Delphi".
Pythia, the oracle of Delphi, is Apollo's priestess.
In ancient Greek mythology, oracles were often associated with specific locations considered sacred. The most famous oracle was the Oracle of Delphi, situated on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, where the priestess Pythia would deliver prophecies. Other notable oracular sites included the Oracle of Dodona, located in Epirus, and the Oracle of Trophonius in Lebadia. These locations were revered for their connection to the gods and played a significant role in decision-making for individuals and city-states.
In ancient times an oracle was actually the special place in a temple where a Mantis (Μάντης : a prophet) gave the prophecies. The most famous Mantis in Greek mythology was Tiresias and lived in Thebes (in Greece not Egypt).
The god of prophets is Apollo (same name in Roman mythology). The most famous prophet, or oracle, is the on at Delphi.
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