Pythia was the title of the high priestess of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi in central Greece. She served as its oracle and was known as the Oracle of Delphi. Her title was sometimes historically glo
The Temple of Apollo at Delphi
The omphalos in the museum of Delphi
The Oracle of Delphi Entranced by Heinrich Leutemann
View of Delphi with Sacrificial Procession by Claude Lorrain
Delphi, in legend previously called Pytho, was an ancient sacred precinct in central Greece. It was the seat of Pythia, the major oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the anci
The Athena temple complex, including the Delphic Tholos. The background is the Pleistos River Valley.
Archaeological Museum of Delphi, designed by Alexandros Tombazis
The reconstructed Treasury of the Athenians, built to commemorate their victory at the Battle of Marathon