The oracle of Delphi, i think
I do not understand this question. Why would they be frightened of the Oracle?
No, the oracle was selected among the virgins of Delphi.
The Oracle of Delphi in Greece is a place where people would go to talk to the prophetess about solutions to there problems. They would get a riddle as an answer. People traveled for long distances to visit the spirit.
Oracle of Delphi
No the Delphic Oracle was a woman who would go into a trance and chew laurel leaves and speak the words of the God's to any questions asked to her by people and give advice and plans. The Shrine was called the Shrine of Pythia. It was within the Shrine that the Oracle of Delphi gave her prophecies.
The Greeks did go to an oracle when they needed help or advice. One of the most famous oracles was the Oracle at Delphi. The actual oracle is known as the Pythia.
delphi
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Possibly you are asking about Delphi in Greece, Delphi was the site of the Delphic oracle, most important oracle in the classical Greek world, an was situated on the south-western spur of Mount Parnassus in the valley of Phocis. Delphi was the site of the Delphic oracle, most important oracle in the classical Greek and it was a major site for the worship of the god Apollo. For more detailed information, go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphi
Delphi was a Greek city. In its Apollo temple resided the famous oracle, the Pythia.
The Oracle of Delphi