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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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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › CroesusCroesus - Wikipedia

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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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   Did Croesus believe in Greek oracles?

   • Amidst the various implausibilities of Herodotus’ account of Croesus and the Greek oracles, I would like to highlight one particular oddity. In his original account of Croesus’ oracular tests (1.46–54.1), Herodotus is quite clear that Croesus believed that two Greek oracles, those of Apollo at Delphi and Amphiaraus at Thebes, were authentic.

   CROESUS AND THE ORACLES - Cambridge University Press & Assessment

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   Did Croesus think this was a true Oracle?

   • I only know that Croesus also thought that this too was a true oracle’ (1.49). All too clearly, Herodotus was willing to draw large infer- ences from this modest dedication at the sanctuary of Apollo Ismenios. It is worth emphasizing that the original purpose and context of Croesus’ dedication remain a matter of conjecture.

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   How many times did Croesus consult the oracle at Delphi?

   • Transcript Croesus consulted the oracle at Delphi three times, showering the Delphians with gifts of gold. Browse Herodotus’ narrative of the consultations at Delphi, making notes as you go, for Herodotus ‘plays’ with his readers’ expectations, alongside Croesus’ assumptions that the oracle is always correct.

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   How did the oracle at Delphi influence Croesus and Themistocles?

   • The utterances of the oracle at Delphi had significant influence over Croesus, King of Lydia and the Athenian politician, Themistocles as they were both consulting the oracle under different circumstances. This page was published over 9 years ago.

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4. www.storynory.com › 7-king-croesus-and-the-oracle7, King Croesus and the Oracle of Delphi - Storynory

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   The oracle predicts that if Croesus goes to war against the Persians, he will defeat a great empire. Her advice seems clear enough, is it?

5. www.worldhistory.org › croesusCroesus - World History Encyclopedia

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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.

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   • 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...

6. www.cambridge.org › croesus_and_the_oraclesCROESUS AND THE ORACLES - Cambridge University Press & Assessment

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   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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7. historycooperative.org › the-oracle-of-delphiThe Oracle of Delphi: The Ancient Greek Fortuneteller

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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.

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8. www.open.edu › consulting-the-oracle-delphiConsulting the oracle at Delphi | OpenLearn - Open University

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   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.

9. www.britannica.com › topic › Delphic-oracleDelphic oracle | Definition, Greek Mythology, Pythia, & Facts

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   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.