How Did So Apollo Made The Oracle Of Delphi

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One Day, Apollo looked down from Olympus the people down below and said,” I want a way to tell prophecies for the good.” So Apollo made the Oracle of Delphi.

Apollo said, “I want someone from below that can tell prophecy for me when the people want to know the future, to make the people think what it means.” So Apollo made the Oracle of Delphi.

“I want a woman to say my words, for it will bring more emotion for all to feel when they hear their prophecy. Not much beauty though, for I worry she will leave for another by her appearance of awe. Yet someone with looks of all knowing for me.” So Apollo made the Oracle of Delphi.

Apollo says, “I want to make a memory of the shepherd who found Delphi.” So Apollo sought out a ritual for

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