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Oracle
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dịch lý, đền thờ tiên tri
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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hệ thống tiên tri, lời tiên tri
a message or prophecy that is conveyed by a priest or priestess
Example
Few believed the seer 's oracle which foretold of impending danger.
Ít người tin vào hệ thống tiên tri của người tiên tri, người đã tiên đoán về mối nguy hiểm sắp xảy ra.
Mythology tells of Oedipus unwittingly fulfilling the terrible oracle regarding his parents.
Huyền thoại kể về Oedipus một cách vô tình đã thực hiện hệ thống tiên tri khủng khiếp liên quan đến cha mẹ của mình.
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orakle, tiên tri
a priest or priestess serving as a mediator through whom the gods were thought to give their message in classical antiquity
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