Episoed 185: Oracles

In episode 185, hosts Kate Belew and Kristin Lisenby gather oracular insight from the ancient world. Rooted in Latin’s orare, meaning “to speak,” an oracle in Greco-Roman mythology was a divine seer and sibyl with direct access to higher truths and prophecy. In this conversation, Kristin and Kate discuss the Delphic Oracle, a cave-dwelling prophetess whose sanctuary was considered the ‘navel’ of the earth. Also known as the Pythia, this woman was the prophetess at Apollo’s temple, a holy space rumored to have been designed and constructed by bees. They also consider Dodona, the oldest Hellenic oracle. In mythical tales, the prophetesses of Dodona were called pleiades (doves) and were the priestesses of Zeus. Sources & Shoutouts: Current reads: Sophie Strand, Make Me Good Soil Acie Clark, Small Talk Sylvia V. Linsteadt, Our Lady of the Dark Country Alyssandra Dutton, Stolen Women James Hillman, Healing Fiction James Hillman, Facing the Gods James Hillman, The Dream and the Underworld Nor Hall, The Moon & the Virgin Allen Levi, Theo of Golden Episode 90: An Interview with Sophie Strand Episode 144: Wyrd Women, Part 2 Word Witch Correspondence: Acie Clark The Greek Myths, Robert Graves List of oracular statements from Delphi Damien Echols, High Magick William J. Broad, The Oracle Vikki Bramshaw, Dionysos: Exciter to Frenzy Simone Weil, Gravity and Grace The Scientific Detectives Probing the Secrets of Ancient Oracles Dodona History The Black Dove of Dodona Seeking answers from the Gods The Sacred Oak: Dodona and the Origins of the Oracular Tradition Join Tenth House Rising! Tenth House Rising offers seasonal learning for those who seek meaning through myth, magick, and memory. Rooted in the rhythm of the seasons and inspired by the Wheel of the Year, each month brings a new theme that echoes the energies of the natural world. Learn more at TenthHouseRising.com. For those who desire magick in the mail, you can also subscribe to the Tamed Wild Box, a monthly delivery of magic & earth medicine. Each box is crafted around a season and includes items for the earth-spirited and the lovers of all things mystical and natural. Deliveries can include crystals, herbs & teas, ritual tools, altar items, jewelry, essential oils & other lifestyle pieces. The Tamed Wild Box is a monthly offering of 5-7 items, chosen for the month and season we are in. Each delivery includes a box card that explains your items and a little ritual you can do with your new tools. You will also receive access to a monthly moon gathering, exclusive to box subscribers! Created by Tamed Wild. Production by Julio Montero. Music by Follow the Wind, Taizo Audio