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Of Interest - Delphi...
Oedipus Rex and the Delphi Oracle
The Oracle of Delphi warned Laius, ruler of Thebes, that his own child would murder him. When his wife, Jacosta, gave birth to Oedipus, Laius took him away, drove a nail through his feet, and left him on Mount Cithaeron. A shephard saved Oedipus and took him away to Corinth where he was adopted by King Polybus and his wife Periboea. Oedipus had a happy childhood, never knowing what had happened. When he get older, he too consulted the Oracle at Delphi
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Our Magical Journey to Delphi
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Once in a while, the side of the mountain would seemingly swallow up the edge of the road, leaving us a view of nothing but a 3,000 foot drop to the valley. I pressed my face to the window, but could see NO road, NO shoulder, NO kidding! After saying a silent prayer of thanks for Tassos, our skilled driver, it was time to admire...the view, the mountains, life in general....
Read more from the travelogue of our first Magical Journey to Greece
Oedipus & The Oracle l
Our Trip to Delphi
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