Option number 1 (if a regular, traditional publisher picks up your book) can often get you more money and get your book into more hands compared to self-publishing. As a first-time, virtually unknown author, you can expect to get a $5000 advance and 8% of the list price (or at least thatâs what my friends got).
The Oracle at Delphi. Dating back to 1400 BC, the Oracle of Delphi was the most important shrine in all Greece, and in theory all Greeks respected its independence. Built around a sacred spring, Delphi was considered to be the omphalos-the center (literally navel) of the world.
The remains of this Delphic sanctuary are what we see today. The sanctuary may have preceded the Delphic Oracle, but we don't know. Delphi is best known as the home of the Delphic Oracle or the Pythia, a priestess of Apollo.The traditional picture is of the Delphic Oracle, in an altered state, muttering words inspired by the god, which male priests transcribed.he remains of this Delphic sanctuary are what we see today. The sanctuary may have preceded the Delphic Oracle, but we don't know. Delphi is best known as the home of the Delphic Oracle or the Pythia, a priestess of Apollo.