The Temple of Apollo at Delphi on the lower slope of Mount Parnassus about 6 miles from the Gulf of Corinth. Delphi is the center of the most important Greek oracle and temple of Apollo. The oracle was located in a rear chamber of the Temple. Apollo was the most revered and influential of Greek gods. Of his many functions he communicated to men through prophets (oracles) his knowledge of the future. The famous oracle at Delphi was consulted on private matters and affairs of state. Its utterances have swayed nations.
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Temple of Apollo at Delphi
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