Question
Which description of the Oracle of Delphi is correct?
Responses
a Spartan general who told the Greeks to stand their ground and not flee
a Spartan general who told the Greeks to stand their ground and not flee
a prophet who said it was hopeless for the Greeks to defend themselves.
a prophet who said it was hopeless for the Greeks to defend themselves.
a royal princess who predicted the end of Athens' greatness
a royal princess who predicted the end of Athens' greatness
a priestess who prophesied that Athens' navy would defeat Persia
a priestess who prophesied that Athens' navy would defeat Persia
Responses
a Spartan general who told the Greeks to stand their ground and not flee
a Spartan general who told the Greeks to stand their ground and not flee
a prophet who said it was hopeless for the Greeks to defend themselves.
a prophet who said it was hopeless for the Greeks to defend themselves.
a royal princess who predicted the end of Athens' greatness
a royal princess who predicted the end of Athens' greatness
a priestess who prophesied that Athens' navy would defeat Persia
a priestess who prophesied that Athens' navy would defeat Persia
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct description of the Oracle of Delphi is:
**a priestess who prophesied that Athens' navy would defeat Persia.**
The Oracle of Delphi was a priestess known as the Pythia, who provided prophetic insights and guidance in ancient Greek history, including during the Persian Wars.
**a priestess who prophesied that Athens' navy would defeat Persia.**
The Oracle of Delphi was a priestess known as the Pythia, who provided prophetic insights and guidance in ancient Greek history, including during the Persian Wars.