My fascination with Ancient Civilizations continues in Delphi. Legends tell of Delphi's establishment when Zeus released two eagles from the opposite ends of the world; and Delphi was where they crossed paths. Believed to be the naval of the world, it was purposed as a dwelling place of the God Apollo at the end of the 8th century BC. People all over Greece and beyond visited Delphi to consult the God Apollo on the course of action to take in their lives. The Oracle of Delphi was a means where people could hear the God Apollo through the channel of priestess or sibyls. It was believed that the vapors from a crack in the ground at the temple's altar assisted the channel into a trance and answers could be sought.
Like most places left in ruins, walking through Delphi requires the work of one's imagination. The grandeur and importance of Delhpi can definitely be realized from the presence of the different monuments such as the Main Temple Apollo itself, the Athenian Treasury and the presence of a theatre and stadium. Crowds must have come forth in search of answers from the oracle.
The Athenean Treasury.
I felt had affinity with this tree right under the Temple of Apollo.
It may seem so frail and weak, but to me, it has so much strength.
A sweltering hot day it was…
The theatre which overlooks the Temple.
Love the trees in Delphi, they are so ALIVE!
The Delphi museum housing the collection of sculptures and architectural remains of the period is also interesting to see. The main exhibit being the life size bronze statue the "Charioteer".
My own personal favorite at the museum has to be this….
The Magneto Helmet from X-Men!!! (or rather the movie must have got some inspiration from the greeks!) How cool!!
And the others i like….
An overview of what Delphi might have looked like….
And the most endearing Temple cats of Delphi…
Much love….
TBC….
Read The Oia Dream (Greece Part 1)
(Pics taken with a Panasonic Lumix Camera, Samsung S4 and Note 2)
Like most places left in ruins, walking through Delphi requires the work of one's imagination. The grandeur and importance of Delhpi can definitely be realized from the presence of the different monuments such as the Main Temple Apollo itself, the Athenian Treasury and the presence of a theatre and stadium. Crowds must have come forth in search of answers from the oracle.
The Athenean Treasury.
I felt had affinity with this tree right under the Temple of Apollo.
It may seem so frail and weak, but to me, it has so much strength.
A sweltering hot day it was…
The theatre which overlooks the Temple.
Love the trees in Delphi, they are so ALIVE!
The Delphi museum housing the collection of sculptures and architectural remains of the period is also interesting to see. The main exhibit being the life size bronze statue the "Charioteer".
My own personal favorite at the museum has to be this….
The Magneto Helmet from X-Men!!! (or rather the movie must have got some inspiration from the greeks!) How cool!!
And the others i like….
An overview of what Delphi might have looked like….
And the most endearing Temple cats of Delphi…
Much love….
TBC….
Read The Oia Dream (Greece Part 1)
(Pics taken with a Panasonic Lumix Camera, Samsung S4 and Note 2)
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