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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.)

The Oracle by Charles Robinson
Colourful image of a party reveller holding a crystal ball and a jester toy

Styles of hair worn in the Roman period
Hairdressing from antiquity to the present - Style of hair worn in the Roman period Date: circa 2nd century AD

Serpents / Apollos Oracle
The tripod and serpents of Apollos Oracle. Date: 1886

TURKEY. Didyma. Temple of Apollo. Temple of the 4th century B.C.-II A.D. Designed by Paionios of Ephesus and Daphnis of Miletus. Residence of Oracle. Hellenistic art. Architecture

Consulting the Oracle. Male and female anti-suffragists consult the oracle on how to rid themselves of the child who personifies the womens suffrage movement

Greece Delphi
The spring of Castalia, at the site of the celebrated oracle. Date: circa 1840

Plate 4 Psyche father consulting oracle Fable
Artokoloro

Drawings Prints, Print, Plate 4, Psyches, father, consulting, Oracle, accompanied another king
Drawings and Prints, Print, Plate 4: Psyches father consulting the Oracle, accompanied by another king, from the Story of Cupid and Psyche as told by Apuleius

AD: PATENT MEDICINE, c1852. American advertisement for Sybilline Leaves. Lithograph, c1852

TREES OF THE SUN AND MOON. The oracular trees of the sun and moon which are located in India, according to legend. Medieval woodcut

The Oracle of Love, Engraving 1882

Sistine Chapel Ceiling: Delphic Sibyl (fresco)
BAL183075 Sistine Chapel Ceiling: Delphic Sibyl (fresco) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; Italian, out of copyright

Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld, 1598 (oil on copper)
BAL178004 Aeneas and the Sibyl in the Underworld, 1598 (oil on copper) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); 26.4x35.3 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd

Oracle by the Urim and Thummim, Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1682

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

CIVIL WAR: CARTOON, 1861. Consulting the Oracle. Lincoln: And, what next? Columbus: first be sure you re right, then go ahead! Cartoon, American, 1861

TREATY OF GHENT, 1814. American broadside printed by the Portsmouth Oracle of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, February 1815, reporting news of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent two months earlier

Spartans asking Oracle at Delphi whether to make war against Athenians. Peloponnesian War (Second or Great 431-404BC) between Athens and Sparta. Wood engraving 1910

The Oracle Of Love, Engraving 1882

Animal Oracle bone with inscripted ideograms, from China
China, Shang Dynasty. Oracle bone: animal bones with inscripted ideograms, recto

Fresco depicting and A. D. metus and Alcestis consulting oracle, from House of Tragic Poet, Pompei, Italy
Roman civilization. Fresco depicting and Admetus and Alcestis consulting the oracle. From the House of the Tragic Poet, Pompei, Italy

Hellespontine Sibyl
Inlaid marble mosaic of the Hellespontine Sibyl, one of the ten Sibyls, set in the floor of the Duomo of Siena. Though these mosaics were created in 1482-3

Oracle Challenger II Stunt Biplane flying

UK. Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria) mushroom with Fly

Front page of the 17 July 1776 issue of The Massachusetts Spy, or American Oracle of Liberty, published at Worcester
MASSACHUSETTS SPY, 1776. Front page of the 17 July 1776 issue of The Massachusetts Spy, or American Oracle of Liberty, published at Worcester, Massachusetts

Greek Tripod
A Greek ceremonial tripod, as used by the Oracle at Delphi and elsewhere

Alexander the Great, artwork
Alexander the Great. Historical artwork of Alexander the Great (356 BC-323 BC) coercing the Delphian oracle. Alexander was an Ancient Greek King of Macedon and a successful military commander

Achilles consulting Pythia, Roman carving. Circular stone carved relief of the Greek hero Achilles (left) consulting Pythia, the priestess presiding over the Oracle of Apollo at Delphi

Oracle of the Dead, Nekromanteion, Epirus, Greece, Europe

A girl reads her omikuji (paper oracle) at Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan, Asia

Oracle Workhouse, Reading, Berkshire
The ornate entrance and gates of Readings Oracle workhouse, established in 1628. A shopping centre of the same name now stands on the site

Madagascar - A Sorceror - using Sikidy Divination. The Diviner uses an elaborate system of computation using seeds, which can be seen in this picture

Oracle on her Tripod
The Oracle on her tripod, inhaling the fumes which will put her into an altered state and enable her to utter her inspired predictions

Greek Oracle
Consulting an oracle, in Ancient Greece

Cadmus Consults Oracle
Cadmus consults the Oracle of Delphi

PALICI
The PALICI, sons of Zeus and Thalia, whose oracle was consulted for matters of sterility and fertility

Jupiter Dodoneus
ZEUS / JUPITER DODONEUS whose oracle at Dodona was the oldest in Greece : the prophecies came from the sacred oak, which is depicted here as having human form

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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.