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Greek Mythology: Delphi, Greece

Ancient Greek Mythology, Religion, Art

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Delphi is one of the most well-known spots in ancient Greece, made famous by the Delphic Oracle which was believed to have the power to tell the future. It was designed by Trophonius and Agamedes. Dedicated to the god Apollo, Delphi was a revered and sacred spot to people all over Greece. Many believed it to be the omphalos, or center of the entire universe.

Ancient Greek Mythology: Delphi, Greece
Model of the Delphi Sanctuary Panorama View of Delphi
Model of the Delphi Sanctuary Panorama View of Delphi, Greece
Apollo Temple at Delphi Sacred Spring of Delphi
Apollo Temple at Delphi, Greece Sacred Spring of Delphi, Greece
Athenian Treasury of Delphi DelphiTemple02-s.jpg
Athenian Treasury of Delphi, Greece Athenian Treasury of Delphi, Greece
Athenian Treasury of Delphi
Athenian Treasury of Delphi, Greece

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