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Oracle
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신탁소, 예언자
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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신탁, 오라클
a message or prophecy that is conveyed by a priest or priestess
Example
Few believed the seer 's oracle which foretold of impending danger.
몇몇은 다가오는 위험을 예고하는 예언자의 신탁을 믿지 않았다.
Mythology tells of Oedipus unwittingly fulfilling the terrible oracle regarding his parents.
신화는 오이디푸스가 자신의 부모에 대한 끔찍한 신탁을 무의식적으로 수행하게 되는 이야기를 전한다.
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신탁, 신의 대변인
a priest or priestess serving as a mediator through whom the gods were thought to give their message in classical antiquity
