Chapter 50. Delphi

"Know Thyself." Kosta read the Greek inscription at the front of the temple entrance as I stared up at it.

"It's one of the many Delphic commandments inscribed around here. There are one hundred and forty--seven of them, like words of wisdom; nothing in excess, obey the laws, respect your parents, worship the Gods." He added.

"Do you have a favorite one?" I asked him.

"Be on your guard." He replied.

"Really? Is that really one of the commandments?"

"Of course it is. Ancient Greeks were always at war or preparing for war." He said.

This ancient site was not only where the temple of Apollo was at; but also had numerous treasuries from different Greek tribes dedicated to several Gods in which tithings and tributes were offered to the Gods. Every time a Greek tribe won a w