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The '''Oracle of Apollo''' was a religious figure who served as a medium for the [[Greece|Greek]] god [[Apollo]] | The '''Oracle of Apollo''' was a religious figure who served as a medium for the [[Greece|Greek]] god [[Apollo]]. | ||
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In ancient Greece, the | In ancient Greece, the [[Sanctuary of Delphi]] was famous for its Oracle of Apollo, also called [[Pythia]]. She was well respected by the various people of Greece, and was believed to receive visions and advice from the the gods, especially Apollo himself.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ||
During the 1st century BCE [[Phoebe]] served as the oracle in the sanctuary in the [[Green Mountains]] region of [[Cyrenaica]] and was visited by the [[Medjay]] [[Bayek]] of [[Siwa]] in 47 BCE.<ref name="Halo of the Huntress">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Halo of the Huntress]]</ref> | |||
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The Oracle of Apollo was a religious figure who served as a medium for the Greek god Apollo.
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In ancient Greece, the Sanctuary of Delphi was famous for its Oracle of Apollo, also called Pythia. She was well respected by the various people of Greece, and was believed to receive visions and advice from the the gods, especially Apollo himself.[1]
During the 1st century BCE Phoebe served as the oracle in the sanctuary in the Green Mountains region of Cyrenaica and was visited by the Medjay Bayek of Siwa in 47 BCE.[2]
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