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Oracle
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神託所 (したくしょ), オラクル
a place regarded as a source of wise counsel or prophetic predictions, often associated with the ability to communicate with the divine
What is an "oracle"?
In ancient Greece, an oracle was a sacred site where people went to seek divine guidance and prophecy. These locations were often associated with a specific deity, and the most famous oracle was the Oracle of Delphi, dedicated to Apollo. At these sites, priests or priestesses, known as oracles, would deliver messages from the gods, often in mysterious or symbolic language. People from various walks of life, including rulers and commoners, visited oracles to gain insights into important decisions, future events, or personal matters.
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神託（しんたく）, オラクル
a message or prophecy that is conveyed by a priest or priestess
Example
Few believed the seer 's oracle which foretold of impending danger.
少数の人々が差し迫った危険を予告する神託（しんたく）、オラクルを信じていた。
Mythology tells of Oedipus unwittingly fulfilling the terrible oracle regarding his parents.
神話はエディプスが知らず知らずのうちに両親に関する恐ろしい神託（しんたく）、オラクルを成就する様子を語っています。
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神託, オラクル
a priest or priestess serving as a mediator through whom the gods were thought to give their message in classical antiquity
