Bacis · Atlas · Falsafa

in the texts

OrationsImperial · Greek

Legendary Greek oracle-monger and seer.

These same things you will find also the Sibyl prophesying to you, and Bacis, if indeed those two were good oracle-mongers and seers.

oration 13 ¶

for there is no way I could be marvelled at by you, not even if I should speak truer things than the Sibyl or Bacis;

oration 35 ¶

The HistoriesClassical · Greek

A legendary Greek oracle-monger whose verse prophecy concerning Euboea is quoted and shown to be fulfilled when the Euboeans ignore it.

To these verses the Euboeans gave no heed;

chapter 8 ¶

Then take care to keep bleating goats far from the coasts of Euboea

chapter 8 ¶

Now the Euboeans had neglected the oracle of Bacis, believing it to be empty of meaning, and neither by carrying away nor by bringing in anything had they shown that they feared an enemy's coming.

chapter 8 ¶

BirdsClassical · Greek

A legendary Greek oracle-collector whose name was traditionally attached to collections of prophecies; the Oracle-Monger falsely cites an oracle of Bacis to extract gifts during the sacrifice.

Oracle-Monger:

birds ¶

Oracle-Monger:

birds ¶

Oracle-Monger:

birds ¶

TheagesClassical · Greek

Legendary oracle-giver named as an example of a soothsayer, in contrast to the despots discussed nearby.

Why, soothsayers, of course, Socrates.

theages ¶

Now, can you tell me what appellation is given to Bacis and Sibyl and our native Amphilytus?

theages ¶