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Das Orakel
A priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods in classical antiquity. It can also refer to the prophecy itself.
Examples in context
Das Orakel von Delphi war berühmt.
The Oracle of Delphi was famous.
Er suchte Rat beim Orakel.
He sought advice from the oracle.
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