In ancient Greece, the Pythia served as the high priestess of Apollo at Delphi, delivering prophetic utterances believed to be divine guidance. Kings, city-states, and common citizens sought her cryptic counsel before major decisions like wars or colonization. Today, historians and classicists study her role to understand Greek religion, politics, and the cultural significance of oracles.
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