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oracle of apollo

/ˈɒrəkəl əv əˈpɒləʊ/

Traducción: Se refiere al oráculo sagrado del dios Apolo en la antigua Grecia, más famoso en Delfos, donde las sacerdotisas daban profecías enigmáticas y divinas guías a los buscadores.

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/ˈɒrəkəl əv əˈpɒləʊ/C1formal
  • esSe refiere al oráculo sagrado del dios Apolo en la antigua Grecia, más famoso en Delfos, donde las sacerdotisas daban profecías enigmáticas y divinas guías a los buscadores.

Refers to the prophetic shrine of the god Apollo in ancient Greece, most famously at Delphi, where priestesses delivered cryptic prophecies and divine guidance to seekers.

  1. Ancient Greek prophecy siteB2formal

    A sacred place in ancient Greece, most famously at Delphi, where the god Apollo was believed to speak through a priestess (the Pythia) to deliver prophecies and guidance.

    esOráculo de Apolo

    • The Oracle of Apollo at Delphi was consulted by kings and generals before major decisions.
    • Pilgrims traveled from across the Mediterranean to seek advice from the Oracle of Apollo.
    • The prophecies of the Oracle of Apollo were often cryptic and open to interpretation.