What role did the 'Pythia' play in the interaction between Greek city-states?
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Correct answer: She was the high priestess of Apollo at Delphi who delivered oracles
City-states frequently sent delegations to the Oracle at Delphi to consult the Pythia before major decisions like starting a war or founding a colony. This gave Delphi a unique pan-Hellenic political influence that transcended individual poleis.
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