# The Pythia – Priestess of Ancient Delphi — WHE Article Discussion (2-205)

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**Created:** [January 18, 2011, 10:27am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/the-pythia-priestess-of-ancient-delphi-whe-article-discussion-2-205/18883 "2011-01-18T10:27:39Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 18, 2011, 10:27am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/the-pythia-priestess-of-ancient-delphi-whe-article-discussion-2-205/18883/1 "2011-01-18T10:27:39Z")

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The imposing archaeological site of Delphi sits over 1800 feet up on the south-western spur of Mount Parnassus, about 6 miles inland from the Corinthian Gulf, central Greece. The ancient temple complex of Delphi, which dates back at least 2700 years, was known throughout ancient Greece and beyond as the home of the celebrated oracle of Apollo, the Greek god of prophecy, music, healing, and light.

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_This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at [https://www.worldhistory.org/article/205/the-pythia---priestess-of-ancient-delphi/](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/205/the-pythia---priestess-of-ancient-delphi/)._

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