Delphikos lógos

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The Delphikós lógos (Delphic Utterance) is a significant work by the 20th-century Greek poet Angelos Sikelianós. Published in 1927, this philosophical poem imbues Greek tradition and national symbols with a mystic and universal meaning. Sikelianós was a leading lyrical poet known for his rich language and forceful imagery, expressing a belief in the world's beauty and harmony.1

The term "Delphic" itself relates to the ancient oracle at Delphi, where prophecies were delivered through a priestess of Apollo. These prophecies were often ambiguous and required interpretation. Sikelianós's work draws on this rich historical and cultural context, giving it a profound and mystical dimension.2341

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…Greek Easter”), culminating in the Delphikós lógos (1927; “Delphic Utterance”). In the last, Greek tradition and the national historic and religious symbols are given a mystic turn and a universal significance.
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…Greek Easter”), culminating in the Delphikós lógos (1927; “Delphic Utterance”). In the last, Greek tradition and the national historic and religious symbols are given a mystic turn and a universal significance.
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