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Tholos at the sanctuary of Athena Pronoia, Delphi November 1972 4800 dpi scans of Kodak PlusX negatives
Looking down from the treasury area at Delphi, through the trees, at the remains of the gymnasium where athletes used to train.
Sacred Way and the Treasury of the Athenians, Delphi November 1972 4800 dpi scans of Kodak PlusX negatives
View into the gorge and to Itea and the Gulf from our hotel balcony, Delphi November 1972
first trip to Delphi
4800 dpi scans of Kodak PlusX negatives
Delphi was the site of the Delphic oracle, the most important oracle in the classical Greek world, and became a major site for the worship of the god Apollo after he slew Python, a dragon who lived there and protected the navel of the Earth.
Delphi is famous as the ancient sanctuary that grew rich as the seat of Pythia, the oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. Moreover, the Greeks considered Delphi the navel (or centre) of the world, as represented by the stone monument known as the Omphalos of Delphi
Delphi was the site of the Delphic oracle, the most important oracle in the classical Greek world, and became a major site for the worship of the god Apollo after he slew Python, a dragon who lived there and protected the navel of the Earth.
Delphi was said to have been discovered by Zeus who wanted to find the centre of the earth. According to Greek mythology he freed two sacred eagles from the ends of the earth and where they met was the precise centre of the world.They met above Delphi, henceforward known as the omphalos, or world's navel. Pythia, the priestess of the Apollonian Oracle, delivered answers to supplicants amongst whom were Kings, the rich and the powerful, thus exercising great influence in the ancient world.
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A moody valley in the west of Ireland. Taken in December when the colours are yellows and browns and the light is low.
This structure in Delphi, Greece is the oldest, most historic stadium seating I've ever visited. It could seat 4,500 spectators and was used to host vocal and musical contests during the Pythian Games - a celebration every 4 years of Apollo's victory. In 67 A.D. on the occasion of hosting Nero's visit, a variety of alterations were made. Sitting there in the ancient bleachers, I couldn't help but think about how many folks had sat there thousands of years before me to witness Greek games and rituals. Who were they? What would they have been thinking? What kind of entertainment did they watch? Did they even know they were missing out on instant replay, halftime hot dogs and singing Queen songs during time outs?
Excavation at Delphi, which was a post-Mycenaean settlement of the late 9th century, has uncovered artifacts increasing steadily in volume beginning with the last quarter of the 8th century BC. Pottery and bronze as well as tripod dedications continue in a steady stream, in contrast to Olympia. Neither the range of objects nor the presence of prestigious dedications proves that Delphi was a focus of attention for a wide range of worshippers, but the large quantity of valuable goods, found in no other mainland sanctuary, encourages that view.
Delphi was the site of the Delphic oracle, the most important oracle in the classical Greek world, and became a major site for the worship of the god Apollo after he slew Python, a dragon who lived there and protected the navel of the Earth.
Mystical ruins at Delphi, Greece.
This is the view after quite a hike up to the stadium, but it was definitely worth it!
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Treasury of the Athenians, Delphi November 1972 4800 dpi scans of Kodak PlusX negatives first trip to Delphi
Delphi in ancient times was considered the center of the known world, the place where heaven and earth met. This was the place on earth where man was closest to God. In Mythology, Delphi was the meeting place of two eagles, released by Zeus and sent in opposite directions. Where they met indicated the center of the earth. Delphi is known as the center of worship for the God Apollo, son of Zeus who embodied moral discipline and spiritual clarity.