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Reflections Above The Omphalos at Delphi
Reflections Above The Omphalos at Delphi
Reflections Above The Omphalos at Delphi
One of the best stories was the one describing the actions of Cadmus,
the first Greek hero. Inspired by Delphi he founded Thebes in Boeotia,
but before that he defeated the dragon guarding the local source.
Strolling there not so long ago in the analytical mood of the researcher,
I still had an earlier visit to Delphi in my memory.
Turning to the metaphorical level: Apollo also applied
the later Cadmus method. He defeated the archaic creature
and took over its competences.
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