Oracle of delphi

This week our homework theme was "Greek myths." One of my favorite Greek myth characters has always been the Oracle. I don't know why, she just seems so mysterious and special and awesome. image source I came up with this composition where most of her body is in the light, but her face is in shadow. I drew a quick little thumbnail. I knew that getting a photo reference would help a lot for this. The only tricky part would be finding a place with such strong light. Luckily it was a sunny day…

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The Oracle of Delphi was one of the most powerful religious institutions in ancient Greece. Read on for why the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi held such importance.

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Oracle of Delphi

Archaeology & Art on Instagram: "John Collier, Priestess of Delphi, detail, 1891.⁣ ⁣ Pythia was the title given to the Oracle of Delphi in ancient Greece. Ancient Greek society had a strong belief in the power of prophecy, and prophecies were delivered by individuals called oracles. Oracles were thought to channel the gods and foretell the future. Delphi was a specific location considered a site of power where oracles worked. The Pythian Oracle was not just one person but was a title given…

In a time and place that offered few career opportunities for women, the role of priestess at Delphi was enormously influential. She was consulted on everything from warfare to love to public policy.