Dodoni
One of the most important archaelogical areas of the prefecture
is Dodoni, 22 km from Ioannina, south. The area is thought
to be the cradle of the greek-spaiking tribes.
The theatre (with a capacity of 17.000 seats), the ancient
Parliament (Voulephtirio), the Prythaneio, the Stadium,
surround the ancient Shrine, considered as one of the most
ancient oracles in the broader area of Greece. Its origin
dates back to the depths of Prehistory. The Great Godess,
the godess of fertility and euphoria, was initially worshiped
there, to be later replaced by the Dodonian Zeus worship.
The oracle was open-air at first, as people thought that
Zeus lived in the roots of the sacred oaktree. Round the
sacredtree there were tripods made of copper, making sounds
used by the priests to tell the oracles.
Internet : http://www.ddodoni.gr
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