Question

In the Chapter in Sophie's World (#6) the question of foreseeing the future is broached. It starts off with Sophie being asked three questions, the first of which is "Do you believe in Fate?" After reading the chapter, and recalling the view that "Fatalism is the belief that whatever happens is predestined," There is on page 54 a comment on the "fortune teller" which is followed beginning on paragraph 7 the discussion of the Oracle of Delphi. Please write you comment on the Greek psychic pronouncements of the Pithia (the priestess ) as they worked in Greek society. Pages 54-5. Comment specifically on the word "influenza" which originally meant a "malign [bad] influence from the stars. "

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Step-by-step explanation:

The Greek psychic pronouncements of the Pithia, or priestess at the Oracle of Delphi, were believed to be divinely inspired and were highly regarded in Greek society. The Pithia was said to be able to foretell the future and offer advice on important matters. The word "influenza" was originally used to refer to a "malign influence from the stars" and was believed to be a warning from the gods that something bad was about to happen. This shows that the ancient Greeks believed that the future was not predetermined, but could be influenced by the gods. This belief in the power of the gods to shape the future was an integral part of ancient Greek culture and was reflected in the prophecies of the Pithia.