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Study Hint 1
Question: In the context of *Parallel Lives*, Plutarch’s connection to the Temple of Delphi primarily identifies him as a:
Trivia Question Study Fact: Plutarch, known as an Apollonian priest associated with the Temple of Delphi, authored *Parallel Lives*, a collection of biographies pairing prominent Greeks and Romans to explore shared characteristics and moral lessons. This work, composed around the early second century, consists of 23 paired biographies and four individual accounts, originally intended to include more.
Trivia Question Explanation: Plutarch held the position of an Apollonian priest, a role linked to the Temple of Delphi, and this is explicitly stated as part of his biographical background within the introduction to *Parallel Lives*.
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Study Hint 2
Question: In the context of Delphi, the Temple of Apollo is considered most significantly as…
Trivia Question Study Fact: The Temple of Apollo at Delphi served as a central component of a Panhellenic religious sanctuary, becoming renowned as the home of the Pythia, or Oracle of Delphi, who delivered prophecies consulted by individuals and city-states across the ancient Greek world from as early as the 8th century B.C.E.
Trivia Question Explanation: The Temple of Apollo housed the Pythia, the Oracle of Delphi, whose prophecies were highly sought after throughout the ancient Greek world, establishing the temple as a major religious and consultative center.
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Study Hint 3
Question: In the context of *Parallel Lives*, Plutarch’s association with the Temple of Delphi suggests what about his biographical work?
Trivia Question Study Fact: Plutarch, known for his *Parallel Lives*, was not only a philosopher and historian but also served as a priest of Apollo at the Temple of Delphi, a role that likely influenced his focus on moral virtues and comparisons between prominent Greek and Roman figures.
Trivia Question Explanation: Plutarch’s position as an Apollonian priest at Delphi indicates a concern with ethical considerations, which is reflected in his pairing of Greek and Roman figures to highlight their shared moral qualities or deficiencies.
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