Notes for Episode 3

1. The oracle of Apollo at Delphi, considered the Navel (omphalos) of the earth. Votive omphaloi (of monumental size) are found a Delphi. This was one of the most important of the oracles. The god Apollo spoke to humans through his priestess, the Pythia, often in riddles. In classical times the sounds of the Pythia were interpreted by priests.

2. A herald was sent with an ultimatum as a precursor to a declaration of war.

3. What happens to oath-breakers is that their line is wiped out.