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'''Oracle of Delphi''' ([[Greek language|Greek]]  Δελφοί}}, [ðe̞lˈfi])  

'''Oracle of Delphi''' ([[Greek language|Greek]]  Δελφοί}}, [ðe̞lˈfi])  

The name ''Delphi'' is pronounced, in the English manner, as "Delf-eye" or in the Greek manner, as "Delfee" depending on regional accent.  The Greek spelling transliterates as "Delphoi" (with "o" added). and [[Ancient Greek dialects|dialectal]] forms '''Belphoi''' - [[Aeolic Greek|Aeolian]] form, '''Dalphoi''' - [[Phocian]] form and [http://www.travel-to-delphi.com/page.php?id=3&back=delphi.php other Greek dialectal varieties]) is an [[archaeology|archaeological]] site and a modern town in [[Greece]] on the south-western spur of [[Mount Parnassus]] in the valley of [[Phocis]]. Delphi was the site of the [[Pythia|Delphic oracle]], most important [[oracle]] in the classical Greek world, and it was a major site for the worship of the god [[Apollo]]. His sacred precinct in Delphi was a Panhellenic sanctuary, where every four years athletes from all over the Greek world competed in the [[Pythian Games]].

The name ''Delphi'' is pronounced, in the English manner, as "Delf-eye" or in the Greek manner, as "Delfee" depending on regional accent.  The Greek spelling transliterates as "Delphoi" (with "o" added). and [[Ancient Greek dialects|dialectal]] forms '''Belphoi''' - [[Aeolic Greek|Aeolian]] form, '''Dalphoi''' - [[Phocian]] form and [http://www.travel-to-delphi.com/page.php?id=3&back=delphi.php other Greek dialectal varieties]) is an [[archaeology|archaeological]] site and a modern town in [[Greece]] on the south-western spur of [[Mount Parnassus]] in the valley of [[Phocis]]. Delphi was the site of the [[Pythia|Delphic oracle]], most important [[oracle]] in the classical Greek world, and it was a major site for the worship of the god [[Apollo]]. His sacred precinct in Delphi was a Panhellenic sanctuary, where every four years athletes from all over the Greek world competed in the [[Pythian Games]].

Delphi was revered throughout the Greek world as the site of the ''[[omphalos]]'' stone, the centre of the [[earth]] and the universe. In the inner ''hestia'' ("hearth") of the Temple of Apollo, an [[eternal flame]] burned. After the [[battle of Plataea]], the Greek cities extinguished their fires and brought new fire from the hearth of Greece, at Delphi; in the foundation stories of several Greek colonies, the founding colonists were first dedicated at Delphi. Burkert 1985, pp. 61, 84.

Delphi was revered throughout the Greek world as the site of the ''[[omphalos]]'' stone, the centre of the [[earth]] and the universe. In the inner ''hestia'' ("hearth") of the Temple of Apollo, an [[eternal flame]] burned. After the [[battle of Plataea]], the Greek cities extinguished their fires and brought new fire from the hearth of Greece, at Delphi; in the foundation stories of several Greek colonies, the founding colonists were first dedicated at Delphi. Burkert 1985, pp. 61, 84.

===Treasuries===

===Treasuries===

From the entrance of the site, continuing up the slope almost to the temple itself, are a large number of [[votive deposit|votive]] statues, and numerous treasuries. These were built by the various states — those overseas as well as those on the mainland — to commemorate victories and to thank the oracle for her advice, which was so important to those victories. The most impressive is the now-restored [[Athenian Treasury]], built to commemorate the Athenians' victory at the [[Battle of Marathon]]. According to Pausanias, the Athenians had previously been given the advice by the oracle to put their faith in their "wooden walls" — taking this advice to mean their navy, they won a famous battle at [[Battle of Salamis|Salamis]]. Another impressive treasury that exists on the site was dedicated by the city of [[Siphnos]], whose citizens had amassed great wealth from their silver and gold mines and so they dedicated the [[Siphnian Treasury]].

From the entrance of the site, continuing up the slope almost to the temple itself, are a large number of [[votive deposit|votive]] statues, and numerous treasuries. These were built by the various states — those overseas as well as those on the mainland — to commemorate victories and to thank the oracle for her advice, which was so important to those victories. The most impressive is the now-restored [[Athenian Treasury]], built to commemorate the Athenians' victory at the [[Battle of Marathon]]. According to Pausanias, the Athenians had previously been given the advice by the oracle to put their faith in their "wooden walls" — taking this advice to mean their navy, they won a famous battle at [[Battle of Salamis|Salamis]]. Another impressive treasury that exists on the site was dedicated by the city of [[Siphnos]], whose citizens had amassed great wealth from their silver and gold mines and so they dedicated the [[Siphnian Treasury]].

The most extensive and well preserved treasury at Delphi was the treasury of Argos.  Built in the late Doric period, the Argives took great pride in establishing their place amongst the other city states.  Completed in the year 380, the treasury draws inspiration mostly from the Temple of Hera located in the Argolis, the acropolis of the city. However, recent analysis of the Archaic elements of the treasury suggest that its founding preceded this.

The most extensive and well preserved treasury at Delphi was the treasury of Argos.  Built in the late Doric period, the Argives took great pride in establishing their place amongst the other city states.  Completed in the year 380, the treasury draws inspiration mostly from the Temple of Hera located in the Argolis, the acropolis of the city. However, recent analysis of the Archaic elements of the treasury suggest that its founding preceded this.