Oracle of Delphi of Ancient Greece Pillow

While the tripod and its base as here shown differ from the description of several authors, an attempt has been made to follow as closely as possible the symbolism concealed within the allegory of the oracle. The Delphic Mysteries used the oracle as their chief symbol, and it is the spiritual esoteric mystery rather than the historical and consequently unimportant aspect with which the student of symbolism is concerned. While the spirit inhabited the fumes, which entered into the body of the priestess, the tripod vibrated as though struck severe and repeated blows. The din increased control of the daemon over the priestess became more complete; the rattling and crashing did not cease until the spirit released its hold upon the Pythia.