delphic

  • 21delphic — del·phic …

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  • 22Delphic — /ˈdɛlfɪk/ (say delfik) adjective 1. relating to Delphi, to the temple and oracle of Apollo there, or to Apollo himself. 2. (also lower case) ambiguous; enigmatic; obscure. Also, Delphian. –Delphically, adverb …

  • 23Delphic —   n. pertaining to oracle of Delphi; ambiguous; having several senses …

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  • 24Delphic — adj. (also Delphian) 1 (of an utterance, prophecy, etc.) obscure, ambiguous, or enigmatic. 2 of or concerning the ancient Greek oracle at Delphi …

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  • 25Delphic oracle — the oracle of Apollo at Delphi, noted for giving ambiguous answers. * * * …

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  • 26Delphic oracle — Del|phic or|a|cle, the a ↑temple (=a holy building) in the town of Delphi in Greece where, in ancient times, a priestess gave answers from the god ↑Apollo to questions people asked him. His answers were often mysterious and difficult to… …

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  • 27DELPHIC ORACLE —    the famous PAGAN sanctuary on the slopes of Mount Parnassus in Greece which became a CULT center of APOLLO. The PRIESTESS answered questions, in a state of frenzy, which were mediated to the questioner by a PROPHET. The cult center also… …

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  • 28Delphic oracle — oracle which is known for giving ambiguous answers …

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  • 29Delphic oracle — /dɛlfɪk ˈɒrəkəl/ (say delfik oruhkuhl) noun (in Ancient Greece) the oracle of the temple of Apollo at Delphi which often gave ambiguous answers …

  • 30International Delphic Council — The International Delphic Council (IDC) is the supreme authority for all matters regarding the Delphic Games and Junior Delphic Games. The main purpose of the worldwide, non profit organisation is the reintroduction of the Delphic Games following …

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