Dodona (/ d oʊ ˈ d oʊ n ə /; Doric Greek: Δωδώνα, romanized: Dōdṓnā, Ionic and Attic Greek: Δωδώνη, [1] Dōdṓnē) in Epirus in northwestern Greece was the oldest Hellenic oracle, possibly dating to the 2nd millennium BCE according to Herodotus.

Dodona, ancient sanctuary of the chief Greek god, Zeus, in Epirus, Greece; the ceremonies held there had many remarkable and abnormal features. The earliest mention of Dodona is in the Iliad (Book XVI, line 234), where its priests are called the Selloi (or Helloi) and are described as …

Jan 8, 2015 · Dodona in Epirus, north-west Greece, lies in a valley on the eastern slopes of Mt. Tomaros and was famed throughout the ancient Greek world as the site of a great oracle of Zeus.

Sep 19, 2024 · This article aims to explore the rich history of Dodona, the symbolism of the Sacred Oak, the oracular practices that flourished there, and the worship of Zeus. Readers will gain insights into the cultural context of Dodona and its lasting influence on Greek religion.

May 24, 2016 · Dodona was also the ancient seat of the oracle of Zeus, and Dione, Aphrodite's mother - honored as the wife of Zeus instead of Hera. The shrine of Dodona was probably the oldest Greek oracle, dating to the second millennium BC, according to …

Nov 10, 2018 · Herodotus (c. 490-425/420 BCE), the father of Greek history, claimed that Dodona in Epirus held the honor of being the most ancient oracle site in the Greek world. The earliest written information on Dodona came from the epic poet, Homer.

Feb 17, 2025 · The Oracle of Dodona, nestled in the region of Epirus in northwestern Greece, was one of the most ancient and revered prophetic shrines in the Greek world. While overshadowed by the more famous Oracle of Delphi, Dodona played a crucial role in Greek religious and political life, offering divine guid

Dodona (Δωδώνα, Δωδώνη, Dodoni) is an archaeological site in Epiros, Greece, about 22 km southwest from the town of Ioannina. For over a millennium and until the 4th century BCE the sanctuary of Zeus and Dione at Dodona was a renown oracle, second in fame only to Delphi, and the host of the Naia festival which included athletic ...

Zeus Dodonaeus was the ancient Greek god of the celebrated oracle at Dodona--reputedly the oldest of its kind in Greece. It was located in the northern Greek region of Epirus. The oracles were interpreted by bare-footed priests named Selloi from the rustling leaves of the holy oak trees.

Dodona (Δωδώνα, Δωδώνη, Dodoni) is an important ancient Greek oracle, second in fame only to Delphi. It is located in a strategic pass at the eastern slopes of the imposing Mt. Tomaros, close to the modern city of Ioannina in Epiros.