| 单词 | Delphic oracle |
| 例句 | He had left his home, Corinth, where he was held to be the son of the King, Polybus, and the reason for his self-exile was another Delphic oracle. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z Oedipus learned, when consulting the Delphic oracle, that he was destined to kill his father and marry his mother. ‘Know Thyself’ Review: The Evolution of a Culture 2018-06-10T04:00:00Z When the plague descended on Thebes, Oedipus sent his brother-in-law to the Delphic oracle to discover the cause. Trump is the GOP’s Frankenstein monster. Now he’s strong enough to destroy the party. 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z In Dr. Hawking’s case the stereotype is compounded by his disability, which causes the rest of the world — especially the media — to regard his every statement as if it came from the Delphic oracle. Stephen Hawking’s Movie Life Story Is Not Very Scientific 2014-10-27T04:00:00Z Being desirous of reconquering his paternal inheritance, Hyllus consulted the Delphic oracle, which told him to wait for “the third fruit,” and then enter Peloponnesus by “a narrow passage by sea.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" 2012-04-14T02:00:23.707Z Armathwaite was even more surprised than the girl at this dramatic verification of his prophecy, but he availed himself of it as unscrupulously as any Delphic oracle. The House 'Round the Corner 2012-04-14T02:00:22.063Z This belief was supported by the Delphic oracle, which was largely instrumental in promoting hero-worship and keeping alive its due observance. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" 2012-04-04T02:00:56.447Z Fortified with the Delphic oracles Croesus marched to the frontier of his empire, but after some initial successes fortune turned against him and he was forced to retreat to Sardis. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" 2012-01-22T03:00:24.397Z To her Salabert's words were as the Delphic oracle; the banker's fame acted like a charm. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z And yet, Hellenic culture was no mere mechanical unity, thanks to that Delphic oracle. Thoughts Out of Season (Part II) 2011-12-07T03:00:18.847Z The Delphic oracles would have paralysed action, if they had been unerring, unambiguous, and easy of access. Pastor Pastorum 2011-07-25T02:00:14.597Z Such is the ancient tale of the founding of the Delphic oracle, in which gods, and beasts, and men are mixed in archaic fashion. Myth, Ritual And Religion, Vol. 2 (of 2) 2011-07-22T02:00:19.110Z The pre-eminent wisdom which the Delphic oracle attributed to him was held by himself to consist in a unique consciousness of ignorance. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" 2011-02-27T03:00:31.973Z The impostor was equal to the occasion, and defended himself by the example of the ambiguity of the Delphic oracle to Croesus, before the victory of Cyrus. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius The Delphic oracle bade them sacrifice a virgin of the house of Aepytus. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" His father, Telesicles, who was of noble family, had conducted a colony to Thasos, in obedience to the command of the Delphic oracle. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 4 "Aram, Eugene" to "Arcueil" Derivation of Spartan laws from the Delphic oracle. The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 2 of 2 The foundation of this temple, as dependent on the Delphic oracle, was therefore by the tradition expressed under this image of the transportation of the tripod, the bearer of it being Hercules. The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 1 of 2 "Oh, our guide is all right; don't worry about him, Jim," Jean announced, with the calm assurance of a priestess of the Delphic oracle. The Ranch Girls' Pot of Gold The steady dependence of Sparta on the Delphic oracle, for example, is best explained as an observance inherited from Parnassian ancestors. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" The importance of the fountain is attested by the fact that the Greek poets and the Delphic oracle instead of saying Corinth said, “the city of Pirene.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" Compare, for example, the first specimen of writing given in this article with the descriptions we read in ancient history of the utterances of the Delphic oracle. The Galaxy, Volume 23, No. 2, February, 1877 The Delphic oracle had said that either Sparta or a king of Sparta must perish, and he was ready to give himself for his country. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History Of course, Crœsus decided that the Delphic oracle was the one that he must rely upon for guidance in respect to his projected campaign. Cyrus the Great Makers of History To this, with a voice of the Delphic oracle, he responded, "that after all France is not bigger than the State of New York." Diary from March 4, 1861, to November 12, 1862 And the affairs went on as if people had been consulting Claros, or the oaks at Dodona, or the Delphic oracles of old fame, with a view to the destruction of the emperor. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens It ended at length in the following manner: Halyattes, upon an answer he received from the Delphic oracle, had sent an ambassador into the city, to propose a truce for some months. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) He became the patron of the Amphictyonic assembly and of literature and art, and, especially in connection with the Delphic oracle, the fosterer of ethical conceptions of ritual and of sin. Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV Crœsus had sent, a long time before, to inquire of the Delphic oracle by what means the power of speech could be restored to his son. Cyrus the Great Makers of History He foresaw that the political ascendency of Athens was based on those “wooden walls” which the Delphic oracle had declared to be her hope in the Persian invasion. Ancient States and Empires The Delphic oracle, and some of the others, used for a long time to give their answers in verses. The Humbugs of the World An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages The two parties, instead of coming to blows, agreed to refer the matter to the decision of the Delphic oracle, which declared in favour of Gyges. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) As she spoke, Aminta's features became sad, and her eyes glittered with a sombre fire, like that of the Pythoness announcing the Delphic oracle. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 A term signifying the fleet, and though thought to be peculiarly English, was used by the Delphic oracle, when applied to by the Athenians on the Persian invasion: "Defend yourselves by wooden walls." The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. The State was full of disorders, but he instituted great reforms, aided by the authority of the Delphic oracle, and a strong party of influential men. Ancient States and Empires On a similar occasion, the Delphic oracle told Crœsus that if he crossed the River Halys he would overthrow a great empire. The Humbugs of the World An Account of Humbugs, Delusions, Impositions, Quackeries, Deceits and Deceivers Generally, in All Ages Ages later, after the Persian war, the Delphic oracle bade the Athenians to bring back the bones of Theseus from Scyrus, and bury them splendidly in Attic soil. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality It was on a Monday evening that I visited this modern Delphic oracle; and, strangely enough, as is often the case, other events seemed to lead up to this one. Mystic London: or, Phases of occult life in the metropolis Aristomĕnês was told by the Delphic oracle to “flee for his life when he saw a goat drink from the river Neda.” Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 His character for justice was such, that in a time of universal drought he was nominated by the Delphic oracle to intercede for Greece, and his prayers were heard. Roman Antiquities, and Ancient Mythology For Classical Schools (2nd ed) Others tell of a mysterious initiation at the sacred cave of Jupiter in Crete, and of a similar ceremony at the Delphic oracle. A Short History of Greek Philosophy They were also in use throughout Babylonia and Chaldæa; but the Grecian oracles possessed the highest reputation for truthfulness, the most renowned of which was the Delphic oracle. The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales Its situation, said to have been fixed by the Delphic oracle, was remarkable for beauty and security. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" When they were "possessed," as the Delphic oracle would say, they marched toward truth like an invincible troop. A Hero and Some Other Folks Never was Delphic oracle better served by nature. The Stowaway Girl As you may imagine, our first walk was to the shrine of the Delphic oracle, at the bottom of the cleft between the two peaks. Seeing Europe with Famous Authors, Volume 8 Italy and Greece, Part Two Hellas was held together by no system, but by the Delphic oracle and the Olympian games. Sketches and Studies in Italy and Greece, Third series O for some Delphic oracle, or Pythian maid, to utter the secrets of futurity! The Last Man Aunt Harriet stood to the Woodward family somewhat in the light of a Delphic oracle. The Luckiest Girl in the School Tripod: the seat with three feet on which the priestess of Apollo sat to prophesy, an emblem of the Delphic oracle. Men and Women The townsmen were troubled at the apparition, and consulted the Delphic oracle, which confirmed all that Aristeas had said; and Apollo received his temple and Aristeas his statue in the market-place. Greek and Roman Ghost Stories "Know thyself" and "Nothing too much" were inscribed upon the Delphic oracle. Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson "Do you think it would work?" asked Bobby, scanning his finely chiseled profile as eagerly as if she were consulting the Delphic oracle. The Honorable Percival My mother, Johanna, and I, kept our own counsel, and answered the many questions asked us as vaguely as the Delphic oracle. The Doctor's Dilemma The Delphic oracle said that this indicated a strife between Minerva and Neptune for the honor of giving a name to the city, and that the people must decide between them. Women and the Alphabet A Series of Essays When it was proposed to consult the Delphic oracle on the matter, the head prophesied to the crowd from where it lay on the ground. Greek and Roman Ghost Stories The Delphic oracle was never less obeyed than now, in this vortex of mechanical arts and luxury. Sermons to the Natural Man In vain did the unfortunate Major Anderson seek distinct instructions; the replies which he received were contradictory and more obscure than Delphic oracles. Abraham Lincoln, Volume I We do not know how the Delphic oracle found out the right answer, but various easy methods of fraud at once occur to the mind. The Making of Religion The Delphic oracle said, that this indicated a strife between Minerva and Neptune for the honor of giving a name to the city, and that the people must decide between them. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 16, February, 1859 No. But then, Lu is a good girl, and he's her minister,—a Delphic oracle. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 27, January, 1860 A stream of prophecy, which rivalled the truth and reputation of the Delphic oracle, flowed from the Castalian fountain of Daphne. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2 Such were the responses often given by the Delphic oracle; as that to Cr&?;sus when consulting about a war with Persia: "If you cross the Halys, you will destroy a great empire." The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary Section D and E "Oh, most oracular! a very oracle! a Delphic oracle, only to be interpreted by the event!" The Heavenly Twins The news is eagerly demanded, friends are inquired for, and the words which fall from his lips are attentively listened to, carefully noted, and prized as highly as the sayings of the Delphic oracles. Jack in the Forecastle or, Incidents in the Early Life of Hawser Martingale Those strongholds of the old paganism, the Delphic oracle, the Olympian games, and the Eleusinian mysteries, were abolished. Early European History To these poor people, the town clerk was what the Delphic oracle was to the ancient Greeks. The Reign of Greed Before the bottle the priests of Egypt and the Delphic oracle seem as faint, my son, as the echoes in a snail shell. The Unspeakable Gentleman Your brother's dying prophecy was like a Delphic oracle—it could be taken two ways, and, of course, you adopted the wrong interpretation. The People of the Mist From his "lips of cunning fell The thrilling Delphic oracle." A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers Why has the Delphic oracle been called "the common hearth of Hellas"? Early European History I listen to your words as to a Delphic oracle, and do not pretend to understand their ambiguous meaning. Joseph II. and His Court The Delphic oracle commanded the Corinthians to worship a particular pine-tree “equally with the god,” so they made two images of Dionysus out of it, with red faces and gilt bodies. The Golden Bough The Erinnyes brought forward their accusation, and Orestes made the command of the Delphic oracle his excuse. Bulfinch's Mythology: the Age of Fable I well know that history, when we look at it in small portions, may be so construed as to mean anything, that it may be interpreted in as many ways as a Delphic oracle. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 4 The Delphic oracle declared that no one in the world was wiser than Socrates. Early European History They had meantime discovered the deception which had been practised upon them by the Delphic oracle; And they invited Hippias to come from Sigeum to Sparta, in order to restore him to Athens. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest His father, Laios, had been warned by the Delphic oracle that he was in danger of death from his own son. Myths and myth-makers: Old Tales and Superstitions Interpreted by Comparative Mythology Upon the advice of the Delphic oracle, they invited the celebrated Cretan prophet and sage, Epimenides, to visit Athens, and purify their city from pollution and sacrilege. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest |
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