Hidden women of history: the priestess Pythia at the Delphic Oracle, who spoke truth to power
- Written by Julia Kindt, Professor, Department of Classics and Ancient History, University of Sydney
An Attic red-figure kylix from Vulci (Italy), 440-430 BC, depicting King Aigeus in front of the Pythia at the Oracle of Delphi.Wikimedia Commons
In this series, we look at under acknowledged women through the ages.
In a time and place that offered few career opportunities for women, the job of the priestess of Apollo at Delphi stands out. Her...