Oracles Collection

Hermes Trismegistus
The messenger of the gods, but here as HERMES TRISMEGISTUS (= thrice-greatest), perceived by Neoplatonists as the presiding deity of alchemy, possessing magical and oracular powers

Oracle of Zeus, Dodona
ZEUS / JUPITER DODONEUS whose oracle at Dodona was the oldest in Greece : the prophecies came from the sacred oak, which is depicted here as having human form

Delphi Oracle
THE ORACLE OF DELPHI entranced

Oracle of Jupiter-Ammon
ZEUS/JUPITER AMMON - the Libyan/Egyptian form of the god, who had a famous oracle at the oasis of Siwwa, Libya

HELENUS Trojan soothsayer, son of Priam and Hecuba, later king of Epirus

Druidess / Vercingetorix
A Druidess of the Ile de Sayne reveals the destiny of Gaul to Vercingetorix, who leads his countrymen to defeat by the Romans Date: circa 60 BC

TROPHONIUS, architect of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, subsequently had his own oracle at Lebadeia, Boeotia (Greece)

Tribute - Oracles. Florence Mary Anderson / Molly MacArthur (1893-1972) had two distinct styles of illustration. From the middle of the 1920s

DIS PATER the Roman God of the dead and the underworld, later adopted by the Celta, was associated with the Egyptian god Serapis and credited with oracular powers

Vault of the Presbytery with the Cimmerian Sybil, Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome, c
703073 Vault of the Presbytery with the Cimmerian Sybil, Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome, c.1484-92 (fresco) by Pinturicchio, Bernardino di Betto (c.1452-1513); Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome

AMPHIARAUS, Greek seer of Thebes, known for interpretation of dreams, sailed on Golden Fleece expedition

Oracle of Delphi
The ORACLE OF DELPHI, in a trance, utters prophecies which are taken down by a secretary

SPURINA Roman haruspex who warned Julius Caesar to beware the Ides of March

Sibyl of Cuma
The Sibyl of Cuma offers the Sibylline Books to Tarquinius Superbus : he considers them overpriced, but eventually buys one for the price of the whole set Date: circa 520 BC

Olenus Calenus
OLENUS CALENUS Etruscan seer consulted by Tarquinius Superbus before military undertakings

Serpents / Apollos Oracle
The tripod and serpents of Apollos Oracle. Date: 1886

The Erythraen Sibyl

Cumaean Sibyl & Jesus
The CUMAEAN SIBYL foretells the coming of Jesus - a pious invention of the early Christians, hoping to show that their faith had been predicted in ancient times Date: BC

The Cumaean Sybil
THE CUMAEAN SYBIL It was she who offered Tarquinius Superbus the Sybilline Prophecies

Greek Tripod
A Greek ceremonial tripod, as used by the Oracle at Delphi and elsewhere

Oracle of the Dead, Nekromanteion, Epirus, Greece, Europe

Oracle on her Tripod
The Oracle on her tripod, inhaling the fumes which will put her into an altered state and enable her to utter her inspired predictions

HIRTIA, Egyptian seer, daughter of Sesostris, priestess of Serapis who foretold Egyptian victories

Apollo Pythias
APOLLO PYTHIAS, the Greek god of the arts, including divination : there were sanctuaries and oracles dedicated to him, notably at Delphi where he slew Python

Hellespontic Sibyl
The Hellespontic Sibyl

Libyan Sibyl
THE LIBYAN SIBYL

Samian Sibyl
THE SAMIAN SIBYL

Phrygian Sibyl
THE PHRYGIAN SIBYL

Tiburtine Sibyl
THE TIBURTINE SIBYL

Erythraean Sibyl
The Erythraean Sibyl

BRANCHUS - a Greek priest of Apollo, a seer who possessed oracular powers

TAGES, who as a boy had the wisdom of an old man, and instructed the Etruscans in the art of augury

Epirotic Sibyl
THE EPIROTIC SIBYL

TELEMUS, son of Poseidon, a Greek seer best known for his predictions concerning the career of Odysseus

IAPYX, a reputed augur and seer of Apulia (Italy)

Cumaean Sibyl
THE CUMAEAN SIBYL

PROTEUS, a Greek sea god who possessed the gift of prophecy, but changed his shape to avoid being questioned

Persian Sibyl
THE PERSIAN SIBYL

MOPSUS, Greek soothsayer of Apollo who defeated his rival Calchas in a trial of skill, later became king of Mallus in Cilicia, and died fighting Amphilocus

Cuman Sibyl
THE CUMAEAN SIBYL

ASYLAS, an Etruscan augur who drew prophecies from entrails (he has a dish of them !) but also from stars, comets and meteors

ARUNS, a noted haruspex or augur of Etruria

Egyptian Sibyl
THE EGYPTIAN SIBYL

Lampusian Sibyl
THE LAMPUSIAN SIBYL

THYODAMAS Greek doctor, soothsayer and augur, son of Melampus

Sibyl of Thessaly
The Sibyl of Thessaly

Delphic Sibyl
THE SIBYL OF DELPHI

Greek Oracle
Consulting an oracle, in Ancient Greece

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Oracles: Unveiling the Mysteries of Ancient Divination Throughout history, mankind has sought guidance and insight from enigmatic figures known as oracles. These revered individuals possessed a unique connection to the divine realm, providing prophetic messages and foresight that shaped the course of civilizations. From Hermes Trismegistus to Apollos Oracle, these mystical beings held immense power and influence. One such oracle was the Oracle of Zeus at Dodona, nestled amidst ancient oak trees in Greece. Here, priests interpreted the rustling leaves and murmurs of doves to unravel the secrets whispered by Zeus himself. Equally renowned was Delphi Oracle, where Pythia channeled Apollo's wisdom through her trance-like state. Venturing beyond Greece's borders led us to Egypt's Oracle of Jupiter-Ammon, where Alexander the Great sought counsel before his conquests. Helenus, son of King Priam during Troy's fall, possessed an uncanny ability to foresee future events with astonishing accuracy. In Gaul stood a Druidess who communed with spirits and divined fate for Vercingetorix's rebellion against Rome. Trophonius' cave offered seekers a glimpse into their destiny through mysterious rituals invoking Dis Pater – god of wealth and death. Tribute must be paid to those lesser-known oracles whose names have faded over time but were no less significant in their era. The vaulted chamber within Santa Maria del Popolo in Rome housed Cimmerian Sybil – her prophecies etched on scrolls now lost in antiquity. Amphiaraus' serpent-filled sanctuary near Thebes showcased how serpents were believed conduits for divine communication at Apollos Oracle; their slithering movements revealing hidden truths about war strategies or impending disasters. These oracles served as bridges between humanity and higher realms - gatekeepers unlocking glimpses into what lay ahead.