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oracle of apollo

/ˈɒrəkəl əv əˈpɒləʊ/

Tradução: Refere-se ao santuário profético do deus Apolo na Grécia Antiga, mais famoso em Delfos, onde as sacerdotisas proferiam profecias enigmáticas e orientações divinas aos que as consultavam.

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/ˈɒrəkəl əv əˈpɒləʊ/C1formal
  • ptRefere-se ao santuário profético do deus Apolo na Grécia Antiga, mais famoso em Delfos, onde as sacerdotisas proferiam profecias enigmáticas e orientações divinas aos que as consultavam.

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.

    ptOráculo 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.