Delphic
Delphic

Delphic oracle


Definition: Meaning of, Delphic oracle in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈdɛlfɪk ˈɒrək(ə)l /

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  1. Greek mythology the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice; the messages were usually obscure or ambiguous
    SYNONYM
    Temple of Apollo, Oracle of Apollo, oracle of Delphi
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Delphic oracle used in phrases

  • Delphic oracle, the
    1. a TEMPLE (= a holy building) in the town of Delphi in Greece where, in ancient times, a priestess gave answers from the god APOLLO to questions people asked him. His answers were often mysterious and difficult to understand, and were often in the form of a RIDDLE (= a deliberately confusing question that has a clever answer) .
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