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单词 Pythian
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Definition of Pythian in English:

Pythian

adjective ˈpɪθɪənˈpɪθiən
  • Relating to or characteristic of Pythia, the priestess of Apollo at Delphi in ancient Greece.

    she begins to lose faith in the Pythian prophecy
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The tripod is the symbol of Pythian Apollo whose cult lay at the root of the tenets of Pythagorean philosophical beliefs.
    • Socrates, that wisest of men, if we may accept the judgement of the Pythian oracle, not only approved of dancing, but made a careful study of it.
    • The most revered shrine of the Ancient World was the temple of Phoebus Apollo at Delphi, where the oracle was uttered by the Pythian Priestess.

Definition of Pythian in US English:

Pythian

adjectiveˈpiTHēənˈpɪθiən
  • Relating to or characteristic of Pythia, the priestess of Apollo at Delphi in ancient Greece.

    she begins to lose faith in the Pythian prophecy
    Example sentencesExamples
    • The tripod is the symbol of Pythian Apollo whose cult lay at the root of the tenets of Pythagorean philosophical beliefs.
    • Socrates, that wisest of men, if we may accept the judgement of the Pythian oracle, not only approved of dancing, but made a careful study of it.
    • The most revered shrine of the Ancient World was the temple of Phoebus Apollo at Delphi, where the oracle was uttered by the Pythian Priestess.
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