Nekromanteion, the Oracle of the Dead (Epirus, Greece)

The most famous ancient Greek world Nekromanteion, the Oracle of the Dead, lies near the northwest shores of the Lake Acherousian, where Acheron and Kokytos, the Rivers of Hades, meet. Ancient literary sources describe the Acherousian Lake as the place where the dead began their descent to Hades.

The Nekromanteion attracted people wishing to meet the souls of the dead, as these were able to foresee the future after having left their body. (Spookkyy!!!)

References to this site are found in Homer’s Odyssey, when Circe advises Ulysses to meet Teiresias, in the underworld in order to receive an oracle for his return to Ithaka. Homer also gives a vivid account of the mortal Odysseus's descent to Hades. The resemblance between the setting described by Homer and the site of the nekromanteion is astonishing, a fact also noted almost one thousand years later by Pausanias, who argues that Homer had visited this area.

Also interesting monument near the site is the chapel with the Black Madonna Painting. For more details click here

Other Links:
Photographs of Nekromanteion;
Map of Nekromanteion;

Dodona - Oldest Hellenic Oracle (Epirus, Greece)

The Site of Dodona located in Epirus, was the site of the oldest Hellenic Oracle, according to the fifth-century historian Herodotus and in fact dates to pre-Hellenic times, perhaps as early as the second millennium BCE.

The oracle at Dodona is mentioned in the Odyssey XIV and in Plato's Phaedrus: “They used to say, my friend, that the words of the oak in the holy place of Zeus at Dodona were the first prophetic utterances”.

Worship at Dodona dates back at least five thousand years, when the Earth goddess was venerated. The oracle is devoted to Dione (Earth Goddess) and her consort Zeus. Priestesses and priests in the sacred grove interpreted the rustling of the oak (or beech) leaves to determine the correct actions to be taken.
In the fourth century BCE, a small stone temple to Zeus added to the site.
In the third century BC, King Pyrrhus grandly rebuilt the Temple of Zeus, and added many other buildings including one of the biggest Greek amphitheatres, which still remains in good condition. A festival featuring athletic games, musical contests, and drama were enacted here. Today each summer it comes alive for a festival of ancient plays.
Detailed list of Site Monuments

Archaeological excavations have recovered artifacts as early as the Mycenaean era. They are displayed at the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, and the archaeological museum of Ioannina

For more details we suggest you to visit the following links:
The Official Website; Hellenic Ministry Dodona; Official Practical Information;

Other Interesting Reads Include:
About Dodoni; Dodona, the Forgotten, Unforgettable Oracle; Sanctuary of Zeus at Dodona;
Dodona Oracle Photographs

HOW TO REACH
Dodona lies off the beaten path hence public transport connections are sparse. Most visitors make a base in the lakeside town of Ioannina.

From Ioannina:
By Car: It is approximately 22 Kilometres and self driving is the best option. You can also hire a taxi.
By Bus: There are also direct buses from Ioannina but it is only three days a week. It’s best to check and verify before you confirm your plans.

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