Noun
(Greek mythology) the priestess of Apollo at Delphi who transmitted the oracles
Source: WordNetAll of these symptoms match the experience of the Pythia in action, as related by Plutarch, who witnessed many prophecies. Source: Internet
At the end of each period the Pythia would be like a runner after a race or a dancer after an ecstatic dance, which may have had a physical effect on the health of the Pythia. Source: Internet
Broad, W. J. (2007), p.32 During the main period of the oracle's popularity, as many as three women served as Pythia, another vestige of the triad, with two taking turns in giving prophecy and another kept in reserve. Source: Internet
A review of contemporary toxicological literature indicates that oleander causes symptoms similar to those of the Pythia, and a study of ancient texts shows that oleander was often included under the term “laurel”. Source: Internet
An alternative theory based on review of contemporary toxicological literature indicates that it is oleander that causes symptoms similar to those of the Pythia. Source: Internet
Besides the landscape, Pythia /Sibylla become an illustration subject even on Tarot cards. Source: Internet