The Oracle

Ancient Delphi and the Science Behind Its Lost Secrets

William J. Broad

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English

Penguin
30 January 2007

History; European history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Archaeology; Religion: general; History of religion

A gripping modern-day detective story about the scientific quest to understand the Oracle of Delphi

Like Walking the Bible, this fascinating book turns a modern eye on an enduring legend. The Oracle of Delphi was one of the most influential figures in ancient Greece. Human mistress of the god Apollo, she had the power to enter into ecstatic communion with him and deliver his prophesies to men. Thousands of years later, Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist William J. Broad follows a crew of enterprising researchers as they sift through the evidence of history, geology, and archaeology to revealas far as science is ablethe source of her visions.

By: William J. Broad
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: annotated edition
Dimensions: Height: 213mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 306g
ISBN: 9780143038597
ISBN 10: 0143038591
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 30 January 2007
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Oracle: Ancient Delphi and the Science Behind Its Lost Secrets

Enlightening and compelling . . . Drawing on everything from Plutarch to petroleum research, [Broad] decrypts' a fascinating story. ( The Dallas Morning News ) An absorbing historical tale. ( Entertainment Weekly )