Delphi a history of the center of the ancient world

Delphi a history of the center of the ancient world

The oracle and sanctuary of the Greek god Apollo at Delphi were known as the "omphalos"--The "center" or "navel" - of the ancient world for more than 1000 years. Individuals, city leaders, and kings came from all over the Mediterranean and beyond to consult Delphi'...

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Xehetasun bibliografikoak
Egile nagusia: Scott, Michael 1981- (Egilea)
Resource Type: Liburua
Hizkuntza:English
Argitaratua: Princeton, New Jersey Princeton University Press [2014]
Gaiak:
Delphian oracle > History.
Greece > Civilization > To 146 B.C.
Greece > Politics and government > To 146 B.C.
Delphi (Extinct city) > History.
Aurkibidea:
  • Prologue: Why Delphi?
  • Part I: Some are born great
  • Oracle
  • Beginnings
  • Transformation
  • Rebirth
  • Part II: Some achieve greatness
  • Fire
  • Domination
  • Renewal
  • Transition
  • Part III: Some gave greatness thrust upon them
  • A new world
  • Renaissance
  • Final glory?
  • The journey continues
  • Epilogue: A brief tour of the Delphi site and museum.