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Oracles, particularly young women in the underworld, played a significant role in ancient Greek society. Their visions and prophecies, believed to be communication with the gods, influenced major decisions. While some oracles may have been genuinely psychic, others were likely charlatans exploiting people's beliefs for profit.
- Oracles were consulted by rulers, philosophers, and writers.
- The Oracle of the Dead at Baia involved an elaborate journey through an underground labyrinth.
- Oracles' pronouncements, often gibberish, were interpreted by others, creating a system open to manipulation.
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