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The Economic Times
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In 1892, French archaeologists studied an ancient Greek sanctuary on Mount Parnassus: Strange fault lines beneath the temple revived the mystery of Delphi’s Oracle

The Oracle of Delphi has had an interesting place among religion, literature, and mythology for hundreds of years. According to ancient Greek writers, travelers came to Delphi in search of prophecy, delivered through the Pythia, who delivered prophecies inside the sanctuary. This location became known as the most popular location among oracles in ancient Greece, affecting politics, warfare, and individual lives throughout the centuries.

But along with the element of spirituality, there was an element that was hard to shake off entirely.

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