The Oracle of Delphi

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🗓️ 11 August 2022

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

"If Croesus goes to war he will destroy a great empire." That was the prophecy the Oracle of Delphi delivered to the Lydian King - she just left out that fact it was his own empire that would be destroyed.

Known as the Pythia, the Oracle of Delphi was the High Priestess of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi. Responsible for delivering divine prophecy to those that visited her - she was one of the most revered women in antiquity. In this episode, Tristan is joined by classicist and author Dr Garrett Ryan to talk all things prophecy. With fainting sheep, and godly intervention, was the Oracle really high on fumes - or is that a modern misconception?

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0:00.0	It's the Entrance on History Hit.
0:11.5	I'm Tristan Hughes your host and in today's podcast where we're talking all about the
0:16.3	Oracle of Delphi, this mysterious but well-known aspect of ancient Mediterranean history.
0:23.8	But what was this Oracle?
0:25.5	Who was this figure?
0:26.7	The Pythia.
0:27.7	Why was it a Delphi?
0:29.6	And why was people venture to this Oracle?
0:32.2	What sorts of questions were they seeking the answers to?
0:36.3	We're going to be answering all of those questions and more in today's episode with the brilliant
0:41.2	Doctor Garrett Ryan.
0:43.2	Garrett, he's an author, he's a historian, he's the man behind the Toldin Stone YouTube
0:48.9	channel and also the Toldin Stone website.
0:51.2	And he's also genuinely just a lovely guide to chat to.
0:55.0	It was a pleasure to get Garrett on the show.
0:57.2	Each credit to our ancients producer Annie, who found Garrett who thought he looks absolutely
1:02.5	great for this topic and she was completely right because it was wonderful to get Garrett
1:06.8	on the podcast.
1:08.2	And I think that you will very much enjoy this episode.
1:11.0	So that further ado to talk all about the Oracle of Delphi, here's Garrett.
1:17.0	Garrett, it is great to have you on the podcast today.
1:21.7	Oh, thanks so much for inviting me.
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