remains of the Oracle of Trophonius
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The remains of the Oracle of Trophonius are the archaeological vestiges of an ancient Greek subterranean sanctuary and prophetic shrine associated with the hero Trophonius, famed in antiquity for its mysterious and often terrifying divination rituals.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ancient Greek sanctuary remains
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archaeological site ⓘ prophetic shrine remains ⓘ subterranean sanctuary ⓘ |
| access | path leading to subterranean opening ⓘ |
| archaeologicalEvidenceFor |
continuity of cult of Trophonius over several centuries
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existence of a famous ancient oracle at Lebadea ⓘ |
| associatedRituals |
consultation of oracle by sleeping or visionary experience
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offerings to Trophonius ⓘ purification rites before descent ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Trophonius NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | Greece ⓘ |
| culture | Ancient Greek ⓘ |
| currentUse | archaeological tourist site ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Trophonius NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| excavatedBy |
archaeologists in the 19th century
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archaeologists in the 20th century ⓘ |
| function |
divination
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oracular consultation ⓘ |
| hasType |
hero shrine
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oracle site ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | protected archaeological monument of Greece ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Boeotia
NERFINISHED
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Central Greece NERFINISHED ⓘ Lebadea NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedNear | modern Livadeia ⓘ |
| materialRemains |
architectural blocks
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foundations of sanctuary structures ⓘ retaining walls ⓘ rock-cut passages ⓘ stairs or shaft leading underground ⓘ subterranean chamber ⓘ |
| mentionedBy |
Cicero
NERFINISHED
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Pausanias NERFINISHED ⓘ Plutarch NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
subterranean descent ritual
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terrifying visionary experiences described by ancient authors ⓘ |
| partOf | sanctuary of Trophonius at Lebadea NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| period |
Classical period
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Hellenistic period NERFINISHED ⓘ Roman period ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Greek chthonic sanctuaries
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Greek hero cults ⓘ ancient Greek divination practices ⓘ |
| religion | ancient Greek religion ⓘ |
| topography |
hillside
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ravine or gorge setting ⓘ |
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