The Castalian spring was the sacred source of Delphi, and its water played an important role in the cult and procedure of the temple and of the oracle. This is where Pythia, the priests and the temple staff washed, and where the water used to clean the temple came from. The theopropoi - those wishing to consult the oracle - were also obliged to wash here in order to...
Read moreThough small and appears insignificant it holds great symbolism and history. The water still flows from a small unassuming faucet... Yes it is drinkable I drink face first then filled my water bottle. The priestess would bath along with the oracle before performing their ceremonies so that the pilgrims could be advised on the future. The bath...
Read moreDon't forget to take a zip of your holy blessed water before trying to get a future lecture from the pythonisse, you can also store your offerings to Apollo next to the fountain (no charge included), the 7 of each month as you might know is too crowded, there is a 1 hour queue to get to...
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