Ancient Greek Sanctuaries: The Oracle of the Dead at Ephyra Introduction In ancient Greece, sanctuaries were not only places of worship but also sites where people sought guidance from the divine. One of the most mysterious of these was the Necromanteion of Ephyra , known as the “Oracle of the Dead.” Unlike other oracles that communicated with gods like Apollo, this sanctuary was believed to allow contact with the spirits of the dead. Location and Setting The sanctuary was located near ancient E