Trophonius Oracle, Ancient Greek sanctuary in Livadia, Greece
The Trophonius Oracle consists of a cave sanctuary with a narrow entrance, allowing only one person to descend through a light ladder.
During ancient times, visitors consulted this oracle by entering an underground chamber after drinking from two streams: Lethe for forgetting and Mnemosyne for remembering.
The sanctuary required extensive preparations, including sacrifices to multiple deities such as Trophonios, Apollo, Kronos, Zeus, Hera, and Demeter before consultation.
Located at coordinates 38.4312° latitude and 22.8750° longitude, the oracle remains can be accessed through the modern municipality of Livadia in Boeotia.
After receiving prophecies, visitors emerged in a dazed state and were seated on the chair of Mnemosyne, where priests recorded their experiences.
Location: Boeotia Regional Unit
Location: Livadia Municipality
GPS coordinates: 38.43120,22.87500
Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:08
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