| 单词 | oracle of Delphi |
| 例句 | The former Mexican Mafia member testifies “as if he’s the oracle of Delphi,” Vallejo said — the only one who can find sinister meaning in innocuous conversation. A 'calculated business decision': Mexican Mafia member convicted of murder in Paramount 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z Answer of the oracle of Delphi as to the best religion, 167. History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 2 of 2) 2012-04-27T02:00:34.267Z The oracle of Delphi had said that the best religion is that of a man's own city. History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 1 of 2) 2012-03-28T02:00:20.770Z Something in her manner, however, left a lingering doubt in Œdipus’ mind, and made him resolve to consult the oracle of Delphi, whose words he knew would reveal the exact truth. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z Civil war ensued, which was finally ended by an appeal to the oracle of Delphi and the confirmation of the right of Gyges to the crown by the Delphian god. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7 "Gyantse" to "Hallel" 2011-12-26T03:00:11.613Z We had made arrangements to sleep the next night at Castri, by the side of the sacred oracle of Delphi, a mile up Parnassus. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-11-01T02:00:22.197Z Answer of the oracle of Delphi as to the best, 167. History of European Morals From Augustus to Charlemagne (Vol. 2 of 2) 2012-04-27T02:00:34.267Z The response of the oracle of Delphi, which had supported him, now seemed like a mockery. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z When Œdipus was grown to manhood, he desired to learn something of his real parentage, and went to consult the oracle of Delphi. The Student's Mythology A Compendium of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Assyrian, Persian, Hindoo, Chinese, Thibetian, Scandinavian, Celtic, Aztec, and Peruvian Mythologies 2011-09-12T02:00:29.450Z We therefore started early in the morning, and kept along the sides of precipices on our way to the oracle of Delphi. Rambles and Studies in Greece 2011-02-18T03:00:16.480Z However, the gods were not satisfied, but persecuted him still further, for he was smitten with an indisposition which compelled him once more to consult the oracle of Delphi. Heathen Mythology There were the oracles of Delphi, of Trophonios and of Mopsos, where one might converse with any divinity, even with Pan, who was a very great god. The Lords of the Ghostland A History of the Ideal The Romans, in their bewilderment, sent a messenger to the oracle of Delphi to inquire about it. Among the Brigands The oracle of Delphi replied, in verse, that he was causing a tortoise and a lamb to be drest in a vessel of brass, which was really the case. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) This was the old highway to ascend to the oracle of Delphi on the snowy Parnassus, which we shall approach better from the Bœotian side. Rambles and Studies in Greece 2011-02-18T03:00:16.480Z The expedition, in which he was joined by the Thespiadæ, was undertaken in obedience to the oracle of Delphi; and it declared that, on their establishing themselves in Sardinia, they would never be conquered. Rambles in the Islands of Corsica and Sardinia with Notices of their History, Antiquities, and Present Condition. Yet, oddly enough, presently the oracle of Delphi strangled. The Lords of the Ghostland A History of the Ideal Laïus went to ask aid of the oracle of Delphi, but was slain mysteriously on the road. Oedipus King of Thebes Translated into English Rhyming Verse with Explanatory Notes Hereupon they consulted the oracle of Delphi, which directed them, in order to appease the wrath of the gods, to offer up a virgin of the royal blood in sacrifice. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) We know from classical history that in Babylon and Assyria bulls talked, we have heard of the oracle of Delphi, and in Biblical history of animals who talked. The Tale of Lal A Fantasy Fetish," he observed quietly, "the warrior appealing to his oracle of Delphi like a savage to his moon. Norman Ten Hundred A Record of the 1st (Service) Bn. Royal Guernsey Light Infantry The oracle of Delphi alone gave a correct answer. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality At such moments it was as though the oracle of Delphi spoke. The Man from the Bitter Roots Messengers therefore were sent to the oracle of Delphi to enquire of the god what this might portend. Stories From Livy Before setting out on the expedition, however, he consulted the oracle of Delphi, and the response was, that he must wait for the third fruit before the enterprise would prove successful. Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome And this was sometimes done with the official sanction of the gods themselves, as expressed through the oracle of Delphi. Religion and Art in Ancient Greece "Laying on of hands" must have been a form of mesmerism, and Greek oracles of Delphi and other places seem to have been delivered by priests or priestesses who went into trances of self-induced hypnotism. Complete Hypnotism, Mesmerism, Mind-Reading and Spiritualism How to Hypnotize: Being an Exhaustive and Practical System of Method, Application, and Use After performing this last sorrowful duty, he set forth alone, and took the road toward the famous oracle of Delphi, as Telephassa had advised him. Myths That Every Child Should Know A Selection Of The Classic Myths Of All Times For Young People And the common habit among all Greeks of respectfully listening to the oracle of Delphi will be found on many occasions useful in maintaining unanimity among men not accustomed to obey the same political superior. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01 In that wonderful confession we recognise the last utterance of the oracle of Delphi and the Sibyl of Cumæ, as they were cast out by a higher and truer faith. Roman Mosaics Or, Studies in Rome and Its Neighbourhood Herodotus tells us how the family of Glaucus was extinguished because he consulted the oracle of Delphi about an act of embezzlement which he was meditating. Outspoken Essays Also the youth sought counsel of Apollo at his oracle of Delphi, and the god answered him that he should avenge the blood of his father even upon her that bare him. Stories from the Greek Tragedians Jaspar looked incredulous, and resorted to the brandy-bottle, which seemed to bear the same relation to him that the oracle of Delphi did to the ancient Greeks. Hatchie, the Guardian Slave; or, The Heiress of Bellevue When the city of Athens was once in danger of being attacked and destroyed, the oracle of Delphi was consulted. Men of Invention and Industry Aegeus, being desirous of children, and consulting the oracle of Delphi, received the celebrated answer which forbade him the company of any woman before his return to Athens. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans But as this was a step of doubtful propriety, they first consulted the oracle of Delphi, the great authority on questions of international law. Stories from Thucydides The Beotians had suffered from drought for two years and sent to consult the oracle of Delphi. Castles and Cave Dwellings of Europe Parnassus, the famous mountain of Phocis, the seat of the temple and oracle of Delphi and the home of the Muses. The Eleven Comedies, Volume 2 It bears the stamp of the oracle of Delphi, rather than that of a divine decree. Egyptian Tales, Translated from the Papyri Second series, XVIIIth to XIXth dynasty "The oracle of Delphi could not have spoken better, sir," replied Sir Thomas. The Yeoman Adventurer I shall say nothing of his abuse of the oracle of Delphi. Lectures on Dramatic Art and Literature The main-top, over which he presided, was a sort of oracle of Delphi; to which many pilgrims ascended, to have their perplexities or differences settled. White Jacket or, the World on a Man-of-War Outbreak of the Ten Years' Sacred War, caused by the Crissians levying grievous taxes on those who went to consult the oracle of Delphi. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) Consulting the oracle of Delphi concerning his new government, he is said to have received the following answer: From royal stems thy honor, Theseus, springs; By Jove beloved, the sire supreme of kings. Mosaics of Grecian History The oracle of Delphi gained a celebrity wide as the world: it was often consulted by the monarchs of Asia and the people of Rome in times of extreme danger and perplexity. General History for Colleges and High Schools "The oracle of Delphi was not more impudently worked," he said. The Strolling Saint; being the confessions of the high and mighty Agostino D'Anguissola, tyrant of Mondolfo and Lord of Carmina in the state of Piacenza Electra frequently reminded her brother hy messengers of the duty of avenging his father's death, and when grown up he consulted the oracle of Delphi, which confirmed him in his design. Bulfinch's Mythology: the Age of Fable Among themselves, they spoke of the Incarnation, the Eucharist, and the Trinity, in the same tone in which Cotta and Velleius talked of the oracle of Delphi or the voice of Faunus in the mountains. Critical and Historical Essays — Volume 2 A writer who was guilty of such improprieties had little right to blame the poet who made Hector quote Aristotle, and represented Julio Romano as flourishing in the days of the oracle of Delphi. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 3 The oracle of Delphi, in response to a question put by his friend Chaerephon, had affirmed that no man was wiser than Socrates. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest And ten are to be selected from the younger sons of the other citizens—one of whom is to be chosen by the oracle of Delphi to be heir of the lot. Laws Greater matters are to be determined by the legislator or by the oracle of Delphi, lesser matters are to be left to the temporary regulation of the citizens themselves. The Republic Thus both the Amphictyonic Council and the oracle of Delphi were in their power. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest The commonwealth of the Laws, like the Republic, cannot dispense with a spiritual head, which is the same in both—the oracle of Delphi. Laws |
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