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What is the relationship between Apollo and Delphi?

Apollo has a famous oracle at Delphi


Where did Delphi the famous oracle come from?

Delphi was a Greek city. In its Apollo temple resided the famous oracle, the Pythia.


What was the sanctuary of Delphi MOST famous for?

The sanctuary of Delphi was most famous for the chamber that honored Apollo the sun god


Does Apollo the god have any temples?

Yes, Apollo had many temples dedicated to him in ancient Greece, with the most famous one being the Temple of Apollo in Delphi. This temple was considered a major religious center and a place where people came to seek guidance from the Oracle of Delphi, who was believed to be inspired by Apollo.


What city was Apollo the patron god of?

Apollo was the patron god of the city of Delphi in ancient Greece. The city was home to the famous Oracle of Delphi, where Apollo was believed to communicate his prophecies through the priestess Pythia.


Where was Apollo honored?

1. Delphi (site of Apollo’s famous oracle where he killed Phyton). 2. Delos (place where he was born).


Who is Delphi in mythology?

Delphi was the Oracle of Apollo. It was there that mortals went to seek answers to their future. A young priestess sat on a tripod, inhaling fumes from the crevice that she sat by, and priests told the seeker what she had said. It was usually ambiguous, and the seeker had to figure out the meaning of it.


Where is Delphi?

Delphi is a greek site situated in Peloponnese, and is famous for its history. Delphi was the site of the Delphic oracle, the most important oracle in the classical Greek world. It was also a major place of worship of god Apollo, the god of light and culture. Delphi is also known for Apollo's priestess, Pythia.


What is a prophetic goddess?

Apollo. Well he's a god not a goddess and he controlled the Oracle of Delphi which is the most famous.


Which city contained the temple of Apollo?

Delphi in Greece is the city that contained the major Temple dedicated to Apollo god of light, medicine and music. Besides the Temple of Apollo the famous Delfic oracle was within the Temple's territory providing consultation to visitors for over 1000 years until it was closed in 395 AD. Delphi is also considered the center of earth and the universe since omphalos [meaning navel] was placed in the area by Zeus when two eagles flying in the opposit direction east/ west met over Delphi.


What two famous sayings were written on the wall of the temple of Apollo?

"Know Thyself" and "Nothing in Excess"


What problems did Apollo the Greek god have to solve?

Apollo had to deal with conflicts among the Greek gods, such as his feud with the god of the sea, Poseidon. Additionally, Apollo had to face challenges from mortals and monsters that threatened his followers. One of the most famous challenges Apollo had to solve was defeating the Python, a monstrous serpent, to establish his sanctuary at Delphi.