A Day in the Life of Pythia, the Ancient Oracle of Delphi

A Day in the Life of Pythia, the Ancient Oracle of Delphi

In an era where women had little opportunity, the role of priestess of Apollo at Delphi was one of the most powerful in the ancient world. Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Pythia, the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi, held one of the most powerful roles in the ancient Greek world, at a time when women had few opportunities. The priestess, more famously known as the Oracle of Delphi, attracted visitors seeking her prophecies. As th…