The most famous ancient Greek oracle was that of "Delphi".
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Delphi was the site of the most famous of the Greek oracles.
the advice of priests and priestesses was taken very seriously by Greek leaders.
First the Greek, later the Roman culture.
Prophecies came from oracles in Greek myth.
In Greek mythology Apollo was attributed as the god of the sun but was also known for variably being the god of music, light, poetry, plague, and oracles.
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Many of the oracles in greek mythology were considered to be virgin women. As it is in most cases relating to other cultures with Oracles or seers of their own. However i believe there was one cases where there was a male oracle. Which might have been related to the fact his twin sister was an oracle too. Or as other say, gifted with the second sight.
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.
Greek oracles are said to have had the ability to foresee the future. One of the most known oracles was that of Delphi.
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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.
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Yes, Apollo is a Greek god. He is the god of music, poetry, art, oracles, archery, plague, medicine, sun, light, and knowledge. He is one of the most important and widely worshiped of the Olympian deities in ancient Greek mythology.