Oracle of Delphi
Delphic oracle
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Fabius Maximus Plutarch 1 citation
The oracle at Delphi is explicitly named as consulted by Rome's representative.
And besides, Pictor, a kinsman of Fabius, was sent to consult the oracle at Delphi;
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Ways and Means Xenophon 1 citation · 2 passages
Delphi is invoked as a divine oracle whose response determines whether and how to proceed.
And should they consent to it, then I would say that we ought to ask them further, which of the gods we must propitiate in order that we may prosper in our handiwork.
chapter 6 ¶
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