Python (mythological serpent)
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Python is a monstrous serpent or dragon from Greek mythology, best known for dwelling at Delphi and being slain by the god Apollo.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Python | 0 |
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
creature from Greek mythology
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dragon ⓘ mythological serpent ⓘ |
| associatedWithCult | Delphic cult of Apollo ⓘ |
| associatedWithDeity | Gaia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithElement |
chthonic powers
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earth ⓘ |
| associatedWithFestival | Pythian Games at Delphi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithOracle | oracular powers at Delphi ⓘ |
| associatedWithPlace | Delphi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithSanctuary |
Delphic oracle
NERFINISHED
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Temple of Apollo at Delphi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWithTitle | Pythian priestess (Pythia) through etymology ⓘ |
| belongsToGenre | myth of foundation of Apollo’s oracle at Delphi ⓘ |
| belongsToTradition | ancient Greek religion ⓘ |
| bornOf | Gaia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| dweltAt | Delphi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| guarded | Delphi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName | Pytho NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasBodyType |
dragon-like monster
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gigantic serpent ⓘ |
| hasGender | male ⓘ |
| hasMythologicalRole |
chthonic monster
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guardian of the Delphic site ⓘ opponent of Apollo ⓘ |
| hasMythologicalTheme | conflict between Olympian gods and older deities ⓘ |
| hasSpecies | serpent ⓘ |
| inhabited | region around Mount Parnassus ⓘ |
| inspiredEpithetOfApollo | Apollo Pythios NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| inspiredFestival | Pythian Games NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| killedAt |
Delphi
NERFINISHED
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Pytho NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| killedByWeapon |
bow and arrows
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golden arrows of Apollo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| mentionedInSource |
Apollodorus, Bibliotheca
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Hyginus, Fabulae NERFINISHED ⓘ various Homeric hymns to Apollo ⓘ |
| nameEtymology |
derived from Greek verb "pythein" meaning "to rot"
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linked to rotting of Python’s corpse after being slain ⓘ |
| opposedBy | Apollo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| slainBy | Apollo NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
chaos subdued by Olympian order
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older chthonic religion at Delphi ⓘ primordial earth powers ⓘ |
| threatened | people approaching Delphi ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.