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Unearthing Delphi's mysteries through science and literature.
If you're intrigued by the interplay between ancient wisdom and modern science, "The Oracle" is a compelling read. William J. Broad masterfully bridges the gap by revealing how scientists used historical texts and geological advancements to demystify the Oracle of Delphi. It's a true detective story that combines mythology, history, and science to solve one of the ancient world's lingering puzzles.
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The Oracle: The Lost Secrets and Hidden Message of Ancient Delphi
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ISBN: 9781594200816
Authors:
William J. Broad
Publisher: Penguin Press (London)
Date of Publication: 2006-02-16
Format: Hardcover
Related Topics:
Anthropology,
Spirituality,
Ancient History,
History,
Historical,
European History,
Popular Science
Goodreads rating: 3.93
(rated by 462 readers)
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Of all the tales of ancient Greece, few capture the imagination as much as the Delphic Oracle. Human mistress of the god Apollo, the Oracle had the power to enter into ecstatic union with him to bring back his prophecies and counsel for all who came seeking answers. Though the air of magic that surrounds her might cast her as a legend, the Oracle did really exist - and her visions caused her to become the single most influential figure in ancient Greece. Eyewitness accounts detail temple practices, claiming that the Oracle breathed in vapors rising from the temple floor. In 1892, French archaeologists unearthed the temple, but found no evidence that the rocky ground had brought vapors of any kind. Science journalist Broad tells a modern-day detective story that blends history and science to describe how a team of scientists, working from subtle clues scattered through ancient literature, as well as from the latest findings in geology, uncovered scientific evidence to explain the Oracle's powers. Sorry! Book description for this title is not available.
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