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
Oracles were women who would foretell the future for you. They were very revered in Greek/Hellenic society. The most famous was the Oracle of Delphi. Alexander the Great is said to have visited her. Interestingly, caves at Delphi have been found to contain potent natural gasses that cause very strong hallucinations and visions. This could explain how and why the oracles "saw" the future. They were high as a kite, but they probably saw some interesting stuff!
Delphi was the site of the most famous of the Greek oracles.
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.
oracles
oracles
the greek gods
The most famous ancient Greek oracle was that of "Delphi".
to speak to the gods and goddesses for advice.
behind the exit of a cave
The Oracles would predict the future in prophecies. The Greeks used them before going on quests or to war.Hope this helps! :)
Oracles were women who would foretell the future for you. They were very revered in Greek/Hellenic society. The most famous was the Oracle of Delphi. Alexander the Great is said to have visited her. Interestingly, caves at Delphi have been found to contain potent natural gasses that cause very strong hallucinations and visions. This could explain how and why the oracles "saw" the future. They were high as a kite, but they probably saw some interesting stuff!
Oracles