Ancient Greece was an intriguing place, one with plenty of remarkable occurrances. So many adventure tales! So many heros and so many gods and goddesses pulling strings.

Delphi is the city of Apollo, a god. Housed there, for thousands of years, the Delphic Oracle answered questions for one and all. Known as the Pythia (for a local serpent) the woman was famous everywhere. She was selected by a group, and as one died, another was selected.

The Pythia sat on a tripod, and inhaled the fumes from the earth in a chamber in Apollo’s basement. The questions were given to her, and she’d answer. Other temple staff translated those answers. The customer never saw or met her.

A Rhino once got elected as an oracle, but quit shortly after getting the job. She said it was no fun and staff was too solemn. It’s one thing to want a job, and another to do it.