noun
- plural of pythoness; female prophets or oracles, especially those associated with the ancient Greek Oracle at Delphi
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- The ancient Greeks consulted pythonesses for guidance on important matters.
- Historical accounts describe pythonesses delivering cryptic prophecies.
- The temple was served by several pythonesses who interpreted divine messages.
- Scholars study the role of pythonesses in ancient religious practices.
- The pythonesses were believed to channel the voice of Apollo.