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Delphi, with a population of 1,500, is one of the most beautiful and impressing landscapes of Greece, and the centre -"Omphalos "- of the world, according to the ancient myth. It was already inhabited in the prehistoric times and later -especially during the classic times- obtained great historic importance, as it has been linked with the most significant events of Greek history. Apollo, the God of catharsis and the genuine oracle, dominated earlier forms of worship in the Delphi. He taught people the "metron", that is prudence and modesty, which became the most ethical and peaceful expression of the Greek spirit. The famous Oracle of Delphi, where the god's divination was given through the mouth of Pythia, was directed by the so-called priesthood, that is priests with deep mystic education.
In these places to put the foundation of a temple dedicated to the god Apollo, whose fame went around the world that could make predictions here that the god Apollo to help people choose the right path in life. Legend says that in the caves remained Python's spirit, which help Greek priests (priest) to come into contact with Apollo and answer questions and those who wanted to know the future, matters relating to the fate of Athens and siciieli up to the little everyday.
Moreover, Delphi gave the signal for friendship, brotherhood and peaceful coexistence of peoples, the idea that a fundamental objective of Delphi.
Delphi holy city and its monuments are the basis of two gigantic rocks of Parnassos called Fedriades. These two rocks offer a unique and incomparable beauty of the landscape of Delphi. On the opposite side you can see the mountain cliffs and river Kirfis plist flowing through a valley with olive groves.
Delphi | Delphi, with a population of 1,500, is one of the most beautiful and impressing landscapes of Greece, and the centre -"Omphalos "- of the world, according to the ancient myth. It was already inhabited in the prehistoric times and later -especially during
the classic times- obtained great historic importance, as it has been linked with the most significant events of Greek history
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