The Oracle: Ancient Delphi and the Science Behind Its Lost Secrets

The Oracle: Ancient Delphi and the Science Behind Its Lost Secrets

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The Oracle: Ancient Delphi and the Science Behind Its Lost Secrets

The Oracle: Ancient Delphi and the Science Behind Its Lost Secrets

Written by William J. Broad
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A gripping modern-day detective story about the scientific quest for the answer to a riddle of ancient GreeceLike 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 Prize–winning journalist William J. Broad follows a crew of enterprising researchers as they sift through the evidence of history, geology, and archaeology to reveal—as far as science is able—the source of her visions.

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Pages 320
Language Eng
Published February 16, 2006
ISBN 231168
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William J. Broad is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, William J. Broad can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.

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