The Road to Delphi: The Life and Afterlife of Oracles by Michael Wood

The Road to Delphi: The Life and Afterlife of Oracles

Michael Wood

288 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

nonfiction history challenging informative slow-paced
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Cultures of all epochs have consulted oracles in times of need. This fascinating exploration of the enduring popularity of oracles examines how they are interpreted and why. Taking examples from literature and history, from the oracles at Delphi t...

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