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Oracle of Delphi
- Cyrus the Great of Persia, extending his vast domains, was soon threatening the kingdom of Lydia. Croesus consulted the oracle of Delphi in Greece. The oracle replied: “If Croesus goes to war he will destroy a great empire.”
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In a likely legendary event recounted by Herodotus, Croesus responded by consulting the oracle of Delphi, who told him that he would "destroy a great empire" should he attack Cyrus. This answer of the Delphian oracle remains one of the famous oracular statements from Delphi. [2]
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Sep 12, 2022 · Croesus (r. 560-546 BCE) was the King of Lydia, a region in western Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) and was so wealthy that the expression "as rich as Croesus" originates in reference to him. Best known for his wealth, he is also famous for misinterpreting the message from the Oracle at Delphi, leading to his downfall.
- Joshua J. Mark
- Croesus was the king of Lydia, a region in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) reigning 560-546 BCE. He was the last king of the Mermnad Dynasty (c. 700...
- Croesus is best known for the expression "as rich as Croesus" referencing anyone of significant wealth because Croesus was the richest king of his...
- The first coins in history were minted in Lydia under the reign of Croesus' father, King Alyattes (r.c. 635-585 BCE), and were made of electrum; Cr...
- There is no record of Croesus' death. He was defeated in battle by Cyrus the Great and his kingdom absorbed into the Achaemenid Empire. Later write...
Croesus went on to ask the oracles of Apollo and Amphiaraus whether he ought to risk war with the Persians. Both oracles replied that if he did so, he would destroy a mighty empire. Emboldened by this, Croesus marched east into Cappadocia, where he met the army of Cyrus.
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Jul 6, 2022 · For nearly 2,000 years, the Oracle of Delphi was the most prominent religious figure of the Ancient Greek world. Many believed the oracle to be the messenger of the Greek god Apollo. Apollo was the god of light, music, knowledge, harmony, and prophecy.
- Rachel Lockett
Croesus' legendary wealth leads to the expression 'rich as Croesus’ and according to Herodotus, Croesus was the first monarch to mint gold and silver coins. Explore the evidence for this from the Hestia texts and other sources.
Jul 16, 2024 · Delphic oracle, most famous ancient oracle, believed to deliver prophecies from the Greek god Apollo. She was based in his temple at Delphi, located on the slopes of Mt. Parnassus above the Corinthian Gulf.