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What type of serpent was believed to have lived in Delphi?

  • Delphyne or Python

  • Hydra

  • Nemean serpent

  • Cetus

Answer

According to legend, Delphi was home to a serpent named Delphyne or Python. The god Apollo was believed to have killed the serpent, establishing the sacred precinct and the oracle of Pythia.
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