In which country is Delphi?
AnswerGreece
Delphi is in central Greece, north of the Gulf of Corinth.
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7 fact-checked facts about Delphi, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What was Delphi most famous for in the ancient world?
AnswerIts oracle, consulted for prophecies
Rulers and ordinary people travelled to Delphi to ask the oracle questions about the future.
Going deeper
What was the priestess who spoke the oracle at Delphi called?
AnswerThe Pythia
The Pythia sat on a tripod and delivered Apollo's answers to visitors.
Delphi lies on the slopes of which mountain?
AnswerMount Parnassus
The sanctuary sits on the south-western slopes of Mount Parnassus.
Which Panhellenic games were held at Delphi in honour of Apollo?
AnswerThe Pythian Games
The Pythian Games were one of the four great Panhellenic festivals, held every four years.
Expert level
In myth, Zeus found the centre of the world by releasing two of which bird?
AnswerEagles
Two eagles flew from opposite ends of the world and met over Delphi.
What prize did winners at the Pythian Games receive?
AnswerA laurel wreath
Laurel was sacred to Apollo; Olympic victors received olive wreaths instead.
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