oracle of Delphi
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
Combination of the word 'oracle' and the name 'Delphi', the location of the oracle.
مثال
- The Oracle of Delphi was consulted by kings and commoners alike.
- The Oracle of Delphi was believed to communicate with the gods.
- The Oracle of Delphi's prophecies were highly regarded.
ترکیبهای رایج
Consult the Oracle of Delphi The wisdom of the Oracle of Delphi The prophecies of the Oracle of Delphi The role of the Oracle of Delphi
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- (Greek mythology) the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice; the messages were usually obscure or ambiguous