What is the Pythian Oracle?

[NoelleA]

It's mentioned in Plato's Republic. Any idea?

"If the Pythian oracle approves, they shall be revered as divinities. If not, they shall be known as divine and happy men."

[JustJeff]

Pythia was a priestess who oversaw the Oracle of Apollo located in Delphi. This is what the Pythian Oracle is refering to...

[bluffylee]

the phytian oracle is your enemy!
your error oracle?
erroracle?
it will be your choice!
you know dont you?
this is the irony of judgement!