Product Details

• Actors: In Search of History
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: A & E Home Video
• VHS Release Date: February 9, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: B000006QZ5
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #120,096 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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" One of the holiest sites of ancient Greece, Delphi was the pre-eminent shrine of Apollo. Cradled by Mount Parnassos and a valley of olive groves, it was also sacred to Dionysus, who was supposedly buried there. But Delphi is chiefly known for its legendary oracle the most famous of the ancient world. Journey back to the golden age of Greece, when the mysterious oracle of Delphi predicted the futures of kings and countries. In the smoky, haunting, and hallucinogenic atmosphere of the sacred shrine, predictions were uttered by a priestess in a delirious trance and interpreted by a priest speaking in verse. Dramatic re-creations bring the oracle to life, and leading historians explain how Delphi grew wealthy through the offerings of those seeking a glimpse at their destiny. Explore the ruins of this mystical site with archaeologists, and see the latest discoveries that are shedding new light on the legendary city."

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating documentary!, November 27, 2008

By	Tracy Marks (Arlington, MA USA) - See all my reviews

A fascinating documentary about the oracle at Delphi, the myths, traditions and history pertaining to her throughout centuries of this ancient greek tradition - including some of the predictions they made which turned out to be uncannily true. Note that the documentary doesn't reflect the recent findings about intoxicating gases released from the ground in the area of Delphi - but it still informs us of the various theories pertaining to the both the validity and invalidity of the trances of these highly regarded oracles.