The sanctuary at Delphi was constructed in the 8th century BCE, and the final prophecy given around 393 CE, after the Roman emperor Theodosius ordered the closure of all pagan sanctuaries.

What did Pythia do in the Persian War?

The Pythia was the oracular priestess at Delphi. This oracle was of importance as early as the seventh century BCE. The sanctuary's peak is dated from the period following the Greek victories in the Persian Wars to the destruction of the sanctuary's temple to Apollo by fire in 373 BCE.

What is Pythia the goddess of?

The Pythia (/ˈpɪθiə/; Ancient Greek: Πυθία [pyːˈtʰi. aː]) was the name of the high priestess of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi who also served as its oracle, also known as the Oracle of Delphi. Her title was also historically glossed in English as the Pythoness.