The Oracle: Ancient Delphi and the Science Behind Its Lost Secrets by William J. Broad

The Oracle: Ancient Delphi and the Science Behind Its Lost Secrets

William J. Broad

320 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

nonfiction history religion science challenging informative slow-paced

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A gripping modern-day detective story about the scientific quest for the answer to a riddle of ancient GreeceLike Walking the Bible, this fascinating book turns a modern eye on an enduring legend. The Oracle of Delphi was one of the most influenti...

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