The Oracle
Ancient Delphi and the Science Behind Its Lost Secrets
By William J. Broad | Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
About the book
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.
Editions of The Oracle
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781594200816
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143038597
- EBook
- ISBN 9781440649349
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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.
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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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Oracle?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Popular beliefs > Folklore studies / Study of myth
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You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781594200816
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Oracle?
William J. Broad
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Oracle is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781594200816) and paperback(ISBN 9780143038597) and ebook(ISBN 9781440649349)
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