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Where was Zeus' oracle?
Olympia and Dodona.
Who did the Greeks visit to find out about the future?
Usually the ancient Greeks would visit an oracle in order to take decisions on major issues of the city states. Some of the most famous oracles were the Dodona oracle in Epirus, Delphi in the mainland, Delos the holy island of Apollo, Samothrace the island in the north part of the Aegean sea. Of course the oracle of Amun Ra of Egypt that even Alexander the Great visited before he conducted his second battle at Issus.
What is the role of the oracle in greek mythology?
Greek mythology tells of so many different oracles that there is no exact symbol to represent them all. The Delphic oracle, who originally belonged to Rhea, was taken by Apollo and is most closely associated with Python, the great snake that Apollo slew. Zeus's oracle resides at Dodona and is well known by its association with oak trees; it is said that the oracles of Dodona prophesy by listening to the rustling leaves of oak trees.
I am was the mother of Aphrodite by Zeus. Who am I?
You are Dione, a figure in Greek mythology often considered the mother of Aphrodite by Zeus. In some traditions, Dione is associated with the oracle of Dodona and is depicted as a goddess of the moon. Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, is one of the most revered deities in the Greek pantheon.
I was the mother of Aphrodite by Zeus who am i?
You are Dione, a goddess associated with the oracle of Dodona in ancient Greek mythology. Dione is often considered the mother of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, by Zeus. In some traditions, Aphrodite is also said to have been born from the sea foam, but Dione is recognized as her mother in certain myths.
Where was Zeus' oracle?
Olympia and Dodona.
How was the will of Zeus revealed at the oracle at Dodona?
Priestesses and priests in the sacred grove interpreted the rustling of the oak (or beech) leaves to determine the correct actions to be taken.
What was the location of a famous oracle consulted by the Greeks?
There were lots of oracles, but the most famous was at Delphi, where in a cave among the rocks the Pythoness (a sort of medium) would go into a trance and make prophecies. It's possible that fumes from volcanic vents (most of Greece is an earthquake zone) assisted the process. The delphic oracle was famous for prophecies that could be taken either way - as in, 'if you go to war, you will destroy a great empire' - which might, of course, turn out to be your own.
What does Oracle have in common with Whales?
The Delphic oracle or the company Oracle has nothing in common with the country Whales or Cetaceans.
Where is the Oracle Public Library in Oracle located?
The address of the Oracle Public Library is: 565 E. American Ave., Oracle, 85623 M
Where is the Oracle Historical Society in Oracle Arizona located?
The address of the Oracle Historical Society is: Po Box 10, Oracle, AZ 85623
Who did the Greeks visit to find out about the future?
Usually the ancient Greeks would visit an oracle in order to take decisions on major issues of the city states. Some of the most famous oracles were the Dodona oracle in Epirus, Delphi in the mainland, Delos the holy island of Apollo, Samothrace the island in the north part of the Aegean sea. Of course the oracle of Amun Ra of Egypt that even Alexander the Great visited before he conducted his second battle at Issus.
What town was Apollo oracle located?
delphi
What is the role of the oracle in greek mythology?
Greek mythology tells of so many different oracles that there is no exact symbol to represent them all. The Delphic oracle, who originally belonged to Rhea, was taken by Apollo and is most closely associated with Python, the great snake that Apollo slew. Zeus's oracle resides at Dodona and is well known by its association with oak trees; it is said that the oracles of Dodona prophesy by listening to the rustling leaves of oak trees.
Where was the most sacred oracle in Greece located?
Delphi
Where was the best known oracle of ancient times located?
Delphi
Who runs oracle openworld in the USA?
The people who run Oracle Software also run Oracle Openworld. It is located in San Francisco and will be held in September. They have a website with extensive information about the event.
