Stripped of the miraculous, these stories seem to denote that the measures of the Delphian leaders were prudent and successful.
Hesiod codified certain priestly and Delphian theories about their origin and genealogies.
They were assured of success by the Delphian oracle, on condition that they did not slay the Athenian king.
Know Thyself — Delphian maxim — its urgent importance — What is myself?
It was in this manner that the Delphian pythoness of old declared her oracles.
