Oracle Collection (page 3)

The Nine of Coins, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336570 The Nine of Coins, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Six of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336567 The Six of Wands, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Two of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck
AGD336550 The Two of Swords, facsimile of a tarot card from the Visconti deck, 1441-47 (colour litho) by Bembo, Bonifacio (c.1420-82) (attr.) (after); 17.5x.8.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

German edition of the Lenormand French cartomancy deck: The Flowers, The Scythe
KJN336535 German edition of the Lenormand French cartomancy deck: The Flowers, The Scythe, The Birch-rod/The Whip, The Birds, published by Dondorf, Frankfurt

Key to the Temple of Sibyl, 1801 (gilded brass & steel)
CZA229121 Key to the Temple of Sibyl, 1801 (gilded brass & steel) by Polish School, (19th century); length: 32 cm; Czartoryski Museum, Cracow, Poland; Polish, out of copyright

Inkstone carved as the large mythical Lo-shu tortoise among waves
PFR142701 Inkstone carved as the large mythical Lo-shu tortoise among waves, probably Ming dynasty (grey tuan stone) (underwater) (see also 142695-6) by Chinese School; length

Consulting the Oracle (engraving)
1622620 Consulting the Oracle (engraving) by Waterhouse, John William (1849-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Consulting the Oracle. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 31 May 1884)

A Sibyl (oil on canvas)
3930835 A Sibyl (oil on canvas) by Reni, Guido (1575-1642) (manner of); 80x63 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Italian, out of copyright

Consulting the Oracle of Delphi (chromolitho)
1094019 Consulting the Oracle of Delphi (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Consulting the Oracle of Delphi)

Delphian Sibyl, early 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Delphian Sibyl, early 15th century

Prophecy
Dinko Dinev

Psyches father consulting the oracle, from The Fable of Psyche, 1530-60

The Marriage (Le Mariage): in a forest, an old satyr marries the betrothed in cen... ca
The Marriage (Le Mariage): in a forest, an old satyr marries the betrothed in center, musicians to right, old satyrs with canes to the left

The Libyan Sibyl, 16th century. Creator: Master with the Name of Jesus
The Libyan Sibyl, 16th century. [Persian Sybil, Libyan Sibyl, Delphic Sybil, Cumaean Sybil, Erytheian Sybil, Samian Sybil]

DEUCALION AND PYRRHA
After the Deluge, Deucalion and Pyrrha are instructed by the Oracle of Thetis to repopulate the Earth by throwing the bones of their mother behind them

Zeus - Jupiter Ammon
ZEUS/JUPITER AMMON - the Libyan/Egyptian form of the god, who had a famous oracle at the oasis of Siwwa, Libya

PARANORMAL / MAGIC / WIZARDS
LE QUADRUPLE ORACLE DES DAMES ET DES DEMOISELLES A French manual of popular magic Date: circa 1900

Lycurgus, (fl c820 BC), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Lycurgus, (fl c820 BC), 1830. Lycurgus (fl c820 BC) lawgiver of Sparta who established military reforms in accordance with the Oracle of Delphi, promoting virtues of equality (among citizens)

Tarquinius and the Sibyl, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Tarquinius and the Sibyl, 1890. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History Vol. II - Rome", by Edmund Ollier. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris and Melbourne, 1890]

The Site of Dodona, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Site of Dodona, 1890. Dodona in Epirus, northwestern Greece, remote Hellenic oracle and religious sanctuary, the earliest inscriptions date to c550-500 BC

Ancient History. Greece. Oracle of Delphi. German engraving, 1865

Temple of the Oracle, Siwa, Egypt. An oasis in the Libyan desert, Siwa became famous from the 7th century BC as the site of the oracle temple of Amon

Temple of the Oracle, Siwah, Egypt. Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) visited the oracle of Zeus Amon (the Ancient Greek god Zeus represented with the rams horns of the Ancient Egyptian god Amon)

Ruined Citadel, Siwah, Egypt
Ruined citadel, Siwah, Egypt. Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) visited Siwahs oracle of Zeus Amon (the Ancient Greek god Zeus represented with the rams horns of the Ancient Egyptian god Amon)

Place of the famous Oracle, Delphi, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]

The Delphic Sibyl, 1509 (1870). Artist: Trichon Monvoisin
The Delphic Sibyl, 1509 (1870). After the painting by Michelangelo on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, the Vatican, Rome

Dodona, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Dodona, 1615. Dodona in Epirus, northwestern Greece, was a prehistoric oracle devoted to the Greek god Zeus and the Mother Goddess identified at other sites with Rhea or Gaia, but here called Dione

Aristeus Compels Proteus to Reveal his Oracles, 1655. Artist: Michel de Marolles
Aristeus Compels Proteus to Reveal his Oracles, 1655. A plate from Michel de Marolless Tableaux du Temple des Muses, Paris, 1655. Fround in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Lead plaque asking questions of an oracle at Dodona, reading Hermon asks to which god he should pray to have useful children by his wife Kretma, apart from those he already has

Greek bronze warrior from Dodona, 6th century BC
Laconian-style bronze warrior from the sanctuary of Zeus at Dodona. From the Museum of Ionanninas collection, Epirus, 6th century BC

Lead tablet from the Sanctuary of Zeus at Dodona, c. 4th century BC
Lead tablet from the Sanctuary of Zeus at Dodona. Some of the Korkyrians and Orikioi ask to which god or hero they should sacrifice so as to govern the land in the best way

Greek theatre at Dodona, 3rd century BC
Greek theatre at Dodona, site of the Oracle of Zeus, 3rd century BC

Temple of Apollo at Delphi, 6th century BC
Temple of Apollo at Delphi, built on the site of earlier temples during the 7th and 6th century BC. The site of the famous Oracle

A Babylonian tablet requesting an oracle from the Sun God Shamnon as to whether the Assyrian army led by Nabu-shar-usur will retake the fortress taken by the Manncans

Greek bronze of a banqueter, probably from Dodona, from the British Museums collection

Lead plaque from Sanctuary at Altar of Zeus, Dobona, Epirus, Greece, c214 BC. Some of the Kirkyrians (Corfu) ask the oracle to which god or hero they should sacrifice to govern their province well

Archaic bronze lion from Dodona
Laconian archaic bronze lion from the sanctuary of Zeus at Dodona, at the Museum of Ionnina, Epirus

GREECE: ORACLE AT DELPHI. Oracle of Apollo at Delphi. German engraving, 19th century

Oracle of Delphi
The ORACLE OF DELPHI, in a trance, utters prophecies which are taken down by a secretary

Thetis Achilles Oracle
Thetis and Achilles before Oracle

Parents Psyche consulting oracle Apollo
Parents of Psyche consulting the oracle of Apollo

Psyche father consults oracle Apollo
Psyches father consults the oracle of Apollo

Oracle Camillo Miola Biacca Italian Neapolitan
The Oracle; Camillo Miola (Biacca) (Italian (Neapolitan), 1840 - 1919); 1880; Oil on canvas; 108 x 142.9 cm (42 1, 2 x 56 1, 4 in.)

Father Psyche Consulting Oracle Apollo Baron Francois-Pascal-Simon
The Father of Psyche Consulting the Oracle of Apollo; Baron Francois-Pascal-Simon Gerard (French, born Italy, 1770 - 1837); about 1796; Pen and brown and gray ink, gray and brown wash, white gouache

The Temple Of The Oracle, Siwa Oasis, Egypt

The ruins of the Temple of Apollo at Didyma. Turkey
Turkey. Didyma. Ancient Greek sanctuary. Coast of Ionia. Ruins of the Temple and oracle of Apollo, The Didymaion. Hellenistic period. Near Didim

CHINA: ORACLE SHELL. A tortoise shell inscribed with Chinese characters during a divination ritual, Shang dynasty (c1766-1122 B.C.)

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"Unlocking the Secrets: Exploring the Mystical World of Oracles" Delve into the realm of ancient divination as we unravel the enigmatic world of oracles. From the Oracle of Zeus at Dodona to the renowned Delphi Oracle, these prophetic figures held immense power and wisdom. In Greek mythology, Dodona's Oracle was believed to be a direct communication channel with Zeus himself. Seekers would consult this oracle for guidance on matters ranging from personal dilemmas to political decisions. The Pythonesse, also known as the Delphi Oracle, captivated many with her cryptic prophecies. Her words were highly regarded and influenced major events in ancient Greece. Journey further east, and you'll encounter another powerful oracle - Jupiter-Ammon. This revered figure resided in Egypt's desert oasis and provided counsel to those who sought his divine insight. Trophonius, an obscure but intriguing oracle figure, possessed unique abilities that allowed individuals to communicate with deceased ancestors. His sanctuary became a pilgrimage site for those seeking answers beyond mortal realms. Artistic expressions have immortalized oracles throughout history. The Rothamsted Tapestries depict Sibylla Europa among six other sibyls, showcasing their importance in medieval Europe. Plate 4 from "The Fable of Psyche" transports us back to antiquity as we witness Psyche's father consulting an oracle for advice on his daughter's fate – a testament to society's reliance on these mystical beings. Archaeological discoveries shed light on oracular practices too; lead tablets found at Zeus' Sanctuary in Dodona offer glimpses into people seeking divine intervention during the 6th century BC Shang dynasty’s mysterious oracle bones provide valuable insights into early Chinese civilization and its belief systems. Oracles even found their way into everyday life through mantelpiece ornaments like figurines representing these wise seers alongside women carrying baskets symbolizing their connection to the divine.