History of the Delphic Maxims - A Personal Development Guide
What you'll learn
- Delphic Maxims: A Tool for Self-Development & Personal Branding
- Ancient Greek Language & Marketing
- Delphi as the Beacon for Internationalisation
- The Operation of the Oracle in Delphi
- The History of the Temple in Delphi
- The particular geographical characteristics of the sacred Delphi place
- God Apollo as protector of the Temple of Delphi
- Natural & Not natural disasters in Delphi via the centuries
- Additional material for further study and puzzles
Requirements
- Suitable for everyone!
- No experience required
- Because of the nudity of some photos such as ancient sculptures and art representations, it is suggested that anyone taking this course would be at least 16 years old or above.
Description
Hello and welcome to this course on the History of the 150 Delphic Maxims in ancient Greece. In this course, we explore the significance of Delphi in ancient Greece, its historical context, its religious and cultural significance, and the threats to its preservation. Delphi was considered the centre of the world by the ancient Greeks and was home to the famous oracle of Apollo. The site was also designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987 and is a major tourist attraction in Greece.
Additionally, we will look at the Delphic maxims, a series of moral precepts inscribed in the temple of Apollo in the precinct of Delphi in ancient Greece.
The Delphic Maxims is a list of Ancient Greek quotations and a mental and behavioural guide on how to live a virtuous and fulfilling life. They were engraved on the temple of Apollo in Ancient Delphi and have been inspiring visitors for over 2,500 years. The Delphic Maxims and ancient philosophy were an integral part of ancient Greek culture and education. The two most well-known maxims are "Know thyself", and "Nothing too much".
In this course, we examine the historical context in which the Delphic Maxims were created and how they were used in ancient Greece. We also examine how the Delphic Maxims can be applied to modern life in order for one to embrace the fullness of life. Throughout this course, we provide fascinating insights and historical context to help you understand how the universal truths that the Delphic Maxims contain, are still valid today, and how these may help you succeed in your self-improvement and personal-branding process.
Last but not least, at the end of this course, you will have the chance to enjoy a multilingual presentation of the 150 Delphic maxims vested with meditation music. Enjoy!
Who this course is for:
- How To Build A Strong Character with the Inspirational Delphic Maxims
- The Ultimate Mental And Behavioral Guide To Become Happier, Healthier and More Fulfilled
- Anyone wanting to learn more about how the Delphic Maxims can promote the self-development and personal branding process
- Anyone with an interest in Ancient Greek history and philosophy
- Anyone who wants to learn more about Ancient Greece’s oracles, and rituals
Instructor
- 5.0 Instructor Rating
- 30 Reviews
- 41 Students
- 3 Courses
Bessie Chatzichristou was born in Athens, but her origin is a few kilometres away from Delphi, which inspired her to deal with the meaning of the Delphic maxims, their recording, and ultimately the creation of her first online course. She studied Political Science at the University of Athens, Greece and got her MBA degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University in Wales, UK. Bessie has been an associate member of the UK's Charter Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). She worked in the United Kingdom, in England and Wales in IT and advertising, and she currently works in a consulting and online advertising company in Greece.