Oracle Of The Green Sight

Welcome, seekers of the mysterious and the unexplained! When we speak of the Oracle of Delphi, we're not just talking about an ancient institution; we're stepping into a realm where the divine supposedly touched the mortal, where hidden truths were revealed, and where the very earth seemed to whisper secrets. Delphi & The Pythia: A 101 Introduction to the Mystical Center Nestled dramatically on the slopes of Mount Parnassus in central Greece, lies the awe-inspiring site of Delphi. For the ancient Greeks, this was no mere location; it was the omphalos – the "navel of the world," the literal center of their cosmos. Here, in the sanctified precinct dedicated to the god Apollo, lay the most potent and revered oracle in the ancient world. At the heart of Delphi's mystique was the Pythia, the priestess chosen to serve as Apollo's direct conduit to humanity. She wasn't a sorceress or a witch in the common sense, but a woman, typically older and respected ...

Why Start Here? A Precursor to Delphi Before we journey to the sacred slopes of Mount Parnassus and immerse ourselves in the awe-inspiring mystique of the Oracle of Delphi – a place that has captivated my imagination for a lifetime and is central to my own intrigue with Greek mythology – I felt it was crucial to first set the stage. For me, this deep dive into the history of psychic phenomena isn't just academic; it resonates with personal experience. I've always been profoundly intrigued by the whispers of intuition, the uncanny coincidences, and the feeling that there's simply more to reality than what our five senses typically perceive. This intrigue, I've discovered from stories from my mother, runs deep in my family, a thread woven through generations, stretching back particularly strongly to my great-great-grandmother, Lucinda. She was full-blood Cherokee, and while I'll delve into her fascinating story and the rich spiritual traditions of her heritage in d...

My fascination with Ancient Greece began early, not just with tales of heroes and epic battles, but with the intricate tapestry of their mythology. I've spent a lifetime intrigued by the powerful Gods and Goddesses who resided on Mount Olympus, their human-like dramas playing out against a backdrop of fate and divine intervention. And perhaps most captivating of all was the mystique of the Oracle of Delphi, the very voice of the gods on earth, a place I dream of one day visiting. This profound connection to the divine also led me to ponder the unseen forces that shaped the everyday lives of the ancient Greeks. Beyond the Olympian deities and philosophical debates, lay a complex relationship with the shades of the dead, divine omens, and the unsettling whispers of the paranormal. The very name "Ancient Greece" conjures images of philosophers debating in sun-drenched stoas, mighty heroes battling mythical beasts, and the dramatic narratives of gods meddling in human af...

There are some bonds in life that transcend words, reaching into the very core of our being. The bond with a beloved pet is undeniably one of them. Today, my heart carries a profound ache as I share that my sweet Tigerlily, my cherished pitbull, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on June 10, 2025. For fifteen incredible years, she was a constant source of joy, comfort, and unconditional love, a furry shadow, a vibrant spirit that blessed my life in countless ways. The silence in the house is deafening, and the emptiness she left behind feels immense. In the wake of such a significant loss, many of us, myself included, find ourselves searching for signs, for a glimmer of hope that our beloved companions are still near. Is it just wishful thinking, or can our animal friends truly reach out to us from beyond? Throughout history and across cultures, stories abound of animal spirits lingering, providing comfort, or even playfully reminding us of their presence. And for those of us who have love...

My fascination with the Middle East began, like for many, with tales of adventure and wonder. Not just grand historical sagas, but the magic of storytellers weaving narratives of Djinn, also known as genies, flying carpets, and clever heroes like Ali Baba. That sense of mystery and ancient power, stretching back thousands of years, always captivated me. But as I delved deeper, I realized the unseen wasn't just confined to fanciful lamps and hidden caves; it was a profound, integral part of daily life, particularly when it came to the spirits of the dead. On this and my next blog we'll dive a little deeper into both Mesopotamia and Egypt. The Unseen Architects: Ghosts in the Land of Two Rivers In the fertile crescent of Mesopotamia, where civilization first bloomed, the belief in active, influential spirits wasn't a side note – it was a cornerstone of their worldview. For the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians, the boundary between the living and the dead was per...

My fascination with the Middle East has always culminated in one extraordinary place: Egypt. It sits atop my bucket list, a land I've dreamt of seeing since childhood. The sheer audacity of the pyramids, the mystique of their chambers, and the tantalizing talk of ancient curses whispered by early archaeologists – it all captivated me. I still vividly remember the devastation of being in first grade when the King Tut exhibition came to town, and for reasons lost to time, I couldn't go. Decades later, when an exhibit arrived in Atlanta, I practically ran there. My family and I stretched what was supposed to be a 45-minute walking tour into a three-hour deep dive, meticulously reading every inscription, gazing at every artifact. My one profound disappointment came at the very end when I realized the "King Tut" I saw was merely a hologram. But even that modern illusion couldn't diminish the enduring power of a civilization that truly believed the veil between worlds...

From the flickering shadows of a prehistoric fire to the meticulously carved hieroglyphs of ancient Egypt, humanity's fascination with the unseen has been a constant. But when did our whispers of the departed become explicit records? With the advent of writing, the "paranormal" moved from archaeological inference to undeniable documentation, offering us the first concrete glimpses into the ghost stories of antiquity. Mesopotamia: The Restless "Gidim" Imagine a world where the spirits of the dead, known as "gidim," could linger, causing mischief or even misfortune if not properly honored. This was the belief system of ancient Mesopotamia, a land that gave rise to the mighty civilizations of Sumer, Babylon, and Assyria. Their cuneiform texts and intricate artifacts are replete with references to these restless spirits. The gidim were not always malevolent; they could be the spirits of ancestors, seeking remembrance or appeasement. However, a negle...

Echoes from the Deep Past: When the World Breathed Spirit "Okay, fellow seekers of the unseen, if you're like me, you find yourself pondering the mysteries beyond our everyday perceptions. Today, we're taking a truly mind-bending leap back in time, to a period roughly 30,000 to 45,000 years ago, a vibrant era known as the Middle and Upper Paleolithic. This is when Homo sapiens – that's us, folks! – were truly making their mark, not just on the physical landscape, but on the very fabric of spiritual understanding. Get ready to dive into a world where everything was alive with spirit: the age of Animism! Imagine a time when humanity's spiritual awareness wasn't just a flicker, but a full-blown understanding that the entire universe hummed with unseen energy, with consciousness. This is the very heart of Animism: the deeply intuitive belief that all natural objects, all phenomena – the rivers that snaked through the land, the towering mountains that kissed th...