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Answer for the clue "The oracle of Apollo, e.g ", 8 letters:
delphian

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Delphian can refer to: Delphi , an ancient Greek sanctuary and home of a well-known oracle Delphian, one of the ancient Greek dialects Delphian (band) , a Dutch progressive metal band Delphian (typeface) Delphian League , an English amateur football league ...

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Delphian \Del"phi*an\, a. Delphic.

Usage examples of delphian.

Delphian, the Samian, the Tiburtine, the Cimmerian a crown of thorns, a sceptre of reeds, scourges, a cross.

The Thebans now availed themselves of the influence which they possessed in the Amphictyonic council to take vengeance upon the Phocians and accordingly induced this body to impose a heavy fine upon the latter people, because they had cultivated a portion of the Cirrhaean plain, which had been consecrated to the Delphian god, and was to lie waste for ever.