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oracle of apollo

/ˈɒrəkəl əv əˈpɒləʊ/

翻译: 指古希腊神祇阿波罗的预言圣所,最著名的是德尔斐神庙,女祭司在那里向求问者传达隐晦的神谕和神圣指示。

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/ˈɒrəkəl əv əˈpɒləʊ/C1formal
  • zh指古希腊神祇阿波罗的预言圣所,最著名的是德尔斐神庙,女祭司在那里向求问者传达隐晦的神谕和神圣指示。

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.

    zh阿波罗神谕

    • 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.