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Delphi : a history of the center of the ancient world

by Michael Scott

This history examines Delphi's role as the religious and political centre of the ancient world. It traces the sanctuary's development from its origins to the present, documenting the oracular traditions, archaeological remains, and the site's cultural significance.

Accession 12717 ISBN 9780691150819 Publisher Princeton University Press
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