Oracle (n) *
In its modern usage, the word "oracle" is used to describe either a prophet inspired by spiritual forces, or to describe a particular prophesy. In ancient Greece, the oracle was a place where these divinely-inspired prophesies of the future were passed down to mortals. Usually these prophesies were given in response to questions, but sometimes they flowed out randomly from the priest or priestess acting as an intermediary. The most famous oracle was that of Apollo at Delphi.
In its modern usage, the word "oracle" is used to describe either a prophet inspired by spiritual forces, or to describe a particular prophesy. In ancient Greece, the oracle was a place where these divinely-inspired prophesies of the future were passed down to mortals. Usually these prophesies were given in response to questions, but sometimes they flowed out randomly from the priest or priestess acting as an intermediary. The most famous oracle was that of Apollo at Delphi.
I haven't met "The Oracle at Delhi" but I plan to consult her every time there is an election in India.They should replace all those nonsense-spouting stuffed shirts with Rama the next time they're holding one of those election prediction thingies on TV.
* "Oracle." Encyclopedia Mythica from Encyclopedia Mythica Online. <http://www.pantheon.org/articles/o/oracle.html> [Accessed May 12, 2007].
8 comments:
ouch
3inone, i wish u wont embarrass me so.
and to think i didnt get it right this time :( i mean a simple majority in the assembly and i couldn't predict it :( :(
well, i got the CM right, small mercies.
and 'play conflict' (!)
@rama
you're way too modest.
that post of yours is incisively analytic. I have been reading through all the papers and listening to most of the channels and yours was definitely among the few who spoke sense and who read the signs with some insight.
And yes, you did get the CM right:)
@rohan
i don't have a work/play conflict but I was so annoyed when I googled oracle and had to go to the second page before I found something referring to the oracles of ancient greece.
Some Oracle!! :-D
Now someone needs to tell Rahul Dravid to pay Rama a visit each time he goes out to play ball..at least we would be spared the agony of having to watch yet another loss
well i am sorry,
cricket isn't really in my area of expertise.
but rahul dravid is welcome, i and my cousins will have a good time :D
Hello 3inone'koch :D...
Didn't know you were blogging. Lots of material to get thru! :)
Tj
Hey phil,
nice to have you dropping by.
:-) hope you enjoy it.
3inone
I demand new posts!
demand it.
This will not do. This commenting on our blogs but giving us no new posts.
*hugs*
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