The Greeks visited Delphi so they could get advise from the god Apollo.
At Delphi, the ancient Greeks discovered the famous Oracle of Delphi, a priestess known as the Pythia who delivered prophecies and guidance from the god Apollo. The site also housed the Temple of Apollo, which was a significant religious and cultural center in ancient Greece. Additionally, numerous artifacts, inscriptions, and offerings were found there, highlighting the importance of Delphi as a pilgrimage destination.
Usually the ancient Greeks would visit an oracle in order to take decisions on major issues of the city states. Some of the most famous oracles were the Dodona oracle in Epirus, Delphi in the mainland, Delos the holy island of Apollo, Samothrace the island in the north part of the Aegean sea. Of course the oracle of Amun Ra of Egypt that even Alexander the Great visited before he conducted his second battle at Issus.
So they could get advice from the god Apollo.
Delphi
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The Greeks visited Delphi so they could get advise from the god Apollo.
The Ancient Greeks often traveled to get advice from the Oracle at Delphi. The actual oracle herself was known as the Pythia.
The Oracle of Delphi
They believe that because they thought they found the crack of the earth and then built the Delphi on top of it.
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Delphi
a laurel wreath was placed on the winner's head
a laurel wreath was placed on the winner's head
The Oracle (at Delphi)
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Usually the ancient Greeks would visit an oracle in order to take decisions on major issues of the city states. Some of the most famous oracles were the Dodona oracle in Epirus, Delphi in the mainland, Delos the holy island of Apollo, Samothrace the island in the north part of the Aegean sea. Of course the oracle of Amun Ra of Egypt that even Alexander the Great visited before he conducted his second battle at Issus.
Delphi was the site of the Delphic oracle, who was the most famous oracle of ancient times. This oracle was consulted before making important decisions. Greeks and other peoples traveled to this sacred place to consult the oracle to learn the gods' wishes.