The Temple of Apollo at Delphi

This was the center of Delphi. Here the Oracle made his/her predictions. Because the site is built on the slopes of a volcano and because archaeologists recently found evidence of vents that came to the surface here, it is now theorized that the Oracle would sacrifice herbs and other potent plants over the volcanic vents. They would then inhale the fumes and experience hallucinogenic visions.

Day Eleven (Tuesday)

July 4th 2006
Another rough night for me. Even though this seems like a quiet sleepy little town last night sounded like a 4th of July celebration. I started the night off with my windows and curtains open in order to get a nice breeze coming through but the street below my balcony must have had a sign saying "Hang out here". There were people yakking all night. When I put my foam air plugs in my ear the ta ... read more

Europe » Greece » Central Greece » Delphi

Greece achieved its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1829. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, it gradually added neighboring islands and territories, most with Greek-speaking populations. In Worl... ... read more

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