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English noun: Delphic oracle

1. Delphic oracle (artifact) (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


SynonymsOracle of Apollo, oracle of Delphi, Temple of Apollo


Instance hypernymoracle


Part meronymDelphi


Domain categoryGreek mythology









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