Pythia

[ pith-ee-uh ]

noun

, Greek Mythology.

1. the priestess of Apollo at Delphi who delivered the oracles.

Pythia

/ ˈpɪθɪə /

noun

1. Greek myth the priestess of Apollo at Delphi, who transmitted the oracles

Word History and Origins

Origin of Pythia¹

< Latin Pȳthia < Greek Pȳthía, feminine of Pȳthiós Pythian

Example Sentences

It is only five miles to the cavern of the Pythia of Hindostan; the road runs through a jungle, but it is level and smooth.

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The priestess who delivered the oracles was called the Pythia, after the serpent Python, which was killed by Apollo.

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When Alexander the Great came to consult the same oracle, the Pythia was disinclined to perform.

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The cavity was approached with reverence; a tripod was placed over it; and a priestess or Pythia was appointed to preside.

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The Pythia was obliged to prepare by fasts, sacrifices and purifications before she ascended the tripod.

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