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the Delphic oracle

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  • Delphic oracle — noun (Greek mythology) the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice; the messages were usually obscure or ambiguous • Syn: ↑Temple of Apollo, ↑Oracle of Apollo, ↑oracle of Delphi •… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Delphic oracle — the oracle of Apollo at Delphi, noted for giving ambiguous answers. * * * …   Universalium

  • DELPHIC ORACLE —    the famous PAGAN sanctuary on the slopes of Mount Parnassus in Greece which became a CULT center of APOLLO. The PRIESTESS answered questions, in a state of frenzy, which were mediated to the questioner by a PROPHET. The cult center also… …   Concise dictionary of Religion

  • Delphic oracle — /dɛlfɪk ˈɒrəkəl/ (say delfik oruhkuhl) noun (in Ancient Greece) the oracle of the temple of Apollo at Delphi which often gave ambiguous answers …  

  • Delphic oracle — Del|phic or|a|cle, the a ↑temple (=a holy building) in the town of Delphi in Greece where, in ancient times, a priestess gave answers from the god ↑Apollo to questions people asked him. His answers were often mysterious and difficult to… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • Oracle — • A Divine communication given at a special place through specially appointed persons; also the place itself. Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Oracle     Oracle      …   Catholic encyclopedia

  • The Hermit — (IX) is the ninth trump or Major Arcana card in most traditional Tarot decks. It is used in game playing as well as in divination. Description A. E. Waite was a key figure in the development of modern Tarot interpretations. However, not all… …   Wikipedia

  • Delphic Sibyl — Michelangelo s rendering of the Delphic Sibyl The Delphic Sibyl was a legendary figure who made prophecies in the sacred precinct of Apollo at Delphi, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. According to a late source, her mother was Lamia, daughter of …   Wikipedia

  • Oracle — This article is about the classical medium. For the software company, see Oracle Corporation. For other uses, see Oracle (disambiguation). Consulting the Oracle by John William Waterhouse, showing eight priestesses in a temple of prophecy In… …   Wikipedia

  • The Matrix character names — Several of the character names in the Matrix series have additional meanings.Characters*Smith In an early scene in The Matrix Reloaded , Smith drives an Audi A8 with the license plate number IS 5416 ; in the King James Bible Isaiah 54:16 reads… …   Wikipedia

  • Delphic Games of the modern era — The Delphic Games of the modern era involve presentations, exhibitions, competitions and other activities in six different fields of art [1]. These games unite people of all nations and cultures through their fascination for the arts and have… …   Wikipedia

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