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Mycenaean anthropomorphic figurines usually come in three types: Psi, Phi, Tau. However, there are some exceptions, one of which is the curious figure seated on a tripod, originating from
Mycenaean anthropomorphic figurines usually come in three types: Psi, Phi, Tau. However, there are some exceptions, one of which is the curious figure seated on a tripod, originating from Delphi
Delphi (; ), in legend previously called Pytho (Πυθώ), in ancient times was a sacred precinct that served as the seat of Pythia, the major oracle who was consulted about important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. The oracle ...
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Description
In the first room ofDelphi Archaeological Museum
Delphi Archaeological museum (Modern Greek : ''Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Δελφών'') is one of the principal museums of Greece and one of the most visited. It is operated by the Greek Ministry of Culture (Ephorate of Antiquities o ...
is exhibited a clay figurine of the Mycenaean period, depicting a figure seated on what seems to be a tripodic chair. It was discovered in the region of the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia.
It is a particularly rare object, as the majority of Mycenaean figurines belong to the types Φ (phi) and Ψ (psi).
The figurine has aroused the interest of scholars, as it has been considered to constitute a precursor of Pythia
Pythia (; grc, Πυθία ) was the name of the high priestess of the Temple of Apollo (Delphi), Temple of Apollo at Delphi. She specifically served as its oracle and was known as the Oracle of Delphi. Her title was also historically glossed i ...
seated on a tripod. The theory has not been proved, as it is still believed that the cult of Apollo had not been yet established in the Mycenaean period with the same ritual as later. The figurine is decorated with linear motifs in red paint.Kolonia, R., 2006,The archaeological Museum of Delphi, Athens
References
{{Reflist Mycenaean art Collection of the Delphi Archaeological Museum