Word: delphi
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...spite of the fact that the announcement of the lecture had been made so late. Sever 11 was well filled last evening by an appreciative audience. Prof. Norton's lecture was of the most interesting character, and his account of the work already done in the partial excavation of Delphi, and of what those most interested in the matter hoped to do in further discoveries, could not but infuse enthusiasm into his hearers...
...most remote period at which we have the slightest historical knowledge of Greece, the oracle at Delphi has been an object of peculiar importance. To the ancient Greeks it was a real source of communication between this and another world. They were sincere in the divinity of the oracle, and they had perfect faith that the communications which they received through the lips of the priestess came from a god whose powers of prophecy were unlimited. The communications received through the lips of the Pythia undoubtedly contained much of truth and falsity mixed together; but they were, nevertheless...
...night Professor Norton will deliver a lecture on "The opportunity to excavate Delphi by the American School at Athens." The selection is undoubtedly a most excellent one, and as Professor Norton has a full knowledge of the subject, all those who will attend will listen to a very interesting lecture. By some mistake or other the notice of this lecture was omitted in this week's calendar, so that many men will be kept away by previous engagements. Nevertheless it is hoped that an audience fit for the occasion will meet Professor Norton...
...than that of missing an ordinary lecture. If, as Professor Norton maintains, people in America neglect that side of cultivation which ancient Greece and her works of art represent, there can be no better way for Americans to redeem themselves than by contributing to help on the excavations of Delphi and then profiting by the result. There is probably no richer place for the excavation of works of Greek art than at Delphi to-day. The great nations of Europe, more appreciative of the advantages of such work, appropriate liberal sums from the state treasury for such purpose. With...
...site of exploration hitherto offered for the investigation of Grecian antiquities compares in promised fertility with Delphi. The French government have had the refusal of the privilege of investigation, but the recent failure of the French Senate to ratify a commercial treaty under negotiation has made its acceptance impossible. Thus the Greek government offers Delphi to the world, to be sold to the highest bidder. Fully $80,000 is necessary for its purchase, as the village of Castri is situated on the site. For the purpose of raising this money, a group of New York gentlemen are soliciting subscriptions...