Pythia

Oracle of Delphi

Active Period: c. 8th century BCE – 4th century CE

High priestess of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi in central Greece.

Allegiance: Sanctuary of Apollo; Panhellenic religious authority

For nearly a millennium, Delphi functioned as a spiritual and political nerve center of the Greek world, shaping decisions that affected wars, alliances, and empires.