Archaeologists try to uncover the truth behind a greek prophecy.
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Still how does that explain the accuracy of the predictions? All ancient cultures used mind-alerting substances to free the unconscience so as to hear from the “gods”. Could it be that we are “gods” when we open up to that part of each of us? Sometimes with the help of substances.
Haha She was high the whole time! That’s great! XD
The “high valued goods” were gifts payed when the Oracle was right, which was a lot…and helped a lot of poor and very powerful people become or stay very powerful. Pretty good for just hallucinogenic non-miraculous gas that happens to be so not amazingly strategically right under the Pythia where she prepares to orate the oracle.
I named 1 of my daughters after this oracle.
lol goes to show that all religion was is people getting high
LOL xD
restore the place! but no oracle is required because no one believes fortune tellers anymore. and thats all she was. the best con artist in ancient Greece. think of the naive ones who gave the her gold and other things. a sneaky burn job she did!
Not quite the latest news I’d say… I’ve already read about this 20 years ago…
“Neither the range of objects nor the presence of prestigious dedications proves that Delphi was a focus of attention for worshipers of a wide range, but the strong representation of high value goods, found in no other mainland sanctuary, certainly encourages that view”
(wikipedia).
Why are you so conviced she was right so often? The only accounts i know of the oracle are all from stories like Oedipus which obviously don’t count.
“if apolo was a musician, then his priestest, apithia was his instrument” yeah he played her every night
juicy fruit is ganna move you
They could communicate with the Gods, when they were under the influence of spiritual aids…ehehehe..If they saw what appeared to be them that my have been a bonus..They were always in their heads..
Mistery solved: they saw gods because they were high
guilty of the Oedipus Complex Dizzy
Same thing the Delphic oracle would do with the Spartans and Greeks, pretty much get people high and listen to their inebriated babblings.
The fact that many people would come to her for guidance, gives her insight into the whole picture. She was indeed informed into almost every matter which allows her to provide helpful and mostly accurate advice.
For example, who parties who have decided on initiating a battle would consult the oracle for guidance. Given both situations from each party, the oracle is able to provide accurate answers.
The fact that many people would come to her for guidance, gives her insight into the whole picture. She was indeed informed into almost every matter which allows her to provide helpful and mostly accurate advice.
For example, who parties who have decided on initiating a battle would consult the oracle for guidance. Given both situations from each party, the oracle is able to provide accurate answers.
Thanks for bringing this up spellbinder. Not wanting to adopt a mystical path, by forgetting and putting aside the perceived success rate of the Oracle, the conclusion “the supernatural was in fact simply natural” is a half-satisfactory answer to one of the most intriguing figure of antiquity.
marley and me happened
actually ‘marley and me’ did happen.
You are so bang on it ain’t funny!!
Excellent comment!!
yeah he tried.. but the prophecy did come true even if he didn’t mean it..
You do know Oedipus tried NOT to kill his father and marry his mother? You are a moron, try reading the story before spouting your stupid mouth off.
Fuck You
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