লক্ষ্য করুন: এই এন্ট্রির অনুবাদ বর্তমানে মান পর্যালোচনার অধীনে রয়েছে, তাই কিছু বিষয়বস্তু সাময়িকভাবে শুধুমাত্র ইংরেজিতে প্রদর্শিত হচ্ছে।
এই এন্ট্রিটি এখনও আপনার ভাষায় অনুবাদ করা হয়নি, তাই নিচে মূল লেখাটি দেখানো হচ্ছে।
Pythia
This term refers specifically to the female oracle of Delphi, carrying a heavy connotation of divine mystery and ambiguity. It evokes the image of a woman in a trance, channeling the god Apollo to provide guidance that was notoriously difficult to interpret, often leading to unintended consequences for those seeking her counsel.
As a proper noun referring to a specific historical and mythological office, it is treated as a singular entity. While it can be used generically to describe the role of the priestess, it does not function as a common countable noun in standard English usage.
Meanings
Examples
The Pythia sat upon a tripod to deliver her prophecies.
I wonder if the Pythia actually inhaled volcanic vapors to enter a trance.
The king traveled to Delphi to seek guidance from the Pythia.
Ask the Pythia what the future holds for our empire.
The Pythia spoke in riddles that were often difficult to interpret.
She claimed to be the new Pythia of the hidden temple.
Many ancient Greeks believed the Pythia was the direct voice of Apollo.
The Pythia is one of the most famous figures in Greek mythology.