oracle

Noun
  1. An authoritative person who divines the future (synset 110503115)
    is a type of: diviner - someone who claims to discover hidden knowledge with the aid of supernatural powers
    subtypes:
    • augur, auspex - (ancient Rome) a religious official who interpreted omens to guide public policy
    • prophetess - a woman prophet
    • sibyl - (ancient Rome) a woman who was regarded as an oracle or prophet
    same as: prophesier, prophet, seer, vaticinator
  2. A prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess;
    Believed to be infallible (synset 106763053)
    is a type of: divination, prophecy - a prediction uttered under divine inspiration
  3. A shrine where an oracular god is consulted (synset 103858428)
    is a type of: shrine - a place of worship hallowed by association with some sacred thing or person
    specific instances: delphic oracle, oracle of apollo, oracle of delphi, temple of apollo - (Greek mythology) the oracle at Delphi where a priestess supposedly delivered messages from Apollo to those who sought advice; the messages were usually obscure or ambiguous

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