Oracular response of the Pythia at Delphi
Pythia (Oracle of Apollo at Delphi)
cited 2 times by 2 works in the library · not held
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The Histories Herodotus 1 citation · 3 passages
The passage repeatedly invokes specific, identifiable responses of the Delphic oracle as binding authorities that resolve disputes and set conditions, meeting the named-oracle-response threshold for citation.
The Pythian priestess ordered them to pay the Athenians whatever penalty the Athenians themselves judged.
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Memorabilia Xenophon 1 citation
The passage explicitly cites the Delphic Priestess's ruling as the authoritative standard Socrates' own piety is measured against and said to conform to.
his deeds and words were clearly in harmony with the answer given by the Priestess at Delphi to such questions as What is my duty about sacrifice?
book 1 ¶
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- authority
- relied on as a source of legitimacy
- neutral
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- argued against
- extended
- developed or continued
- endorsed
- agreed with
- roman
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