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

1 answer

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.