Delphi Flashcards

1
Q

What oracle, orionally belonging to the earth..

A

delphi

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2
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Who originally owned the oracle at delphi?

A

Gaea

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3
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In some versions, Gaea gave her prophecies at Delphi by herself while Poseidon used what man as a mouthpiece?

A

Pyrcon

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4
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Who did Themis give up her rights to the oracle to?

A

Phoebe (maybe apollo)

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5
Q

In exchange for the island of Calaureia, which Olympic god willingly gave up his share of the Delphic Oracle to Apollo?

A

Poseidon

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6
Q

Where is omphalos located?

A

Delphi

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7
Q

Two eagles flying from the ends of the earth were said to have met at what city?

A

Delphi

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8
Q

Who asked the pythia if he should attack the persians?

A

Croesus

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9
Q

Who chewing leaves of the laurel or bay…

A

pythia

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