As a god of many things, Apollo was also the god of prophecy. For many years, he wandered in search of a place fit for his oracles. Under the guidance of a nymph, he made his way to the slopes of Mount Parnassus to build his glorious temple. The only thing he need do was slay the enormous she-dragon, the serpent Python. Upon his success, he built his towering complex and declared that mankind may forever offer their riches in exchange for his faithful advice. Apollo then transformed into a dolphin, bringing sailors from Crete to his shores and making them his priests. Henceforth, his temple, the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, became the center of the ancient world, providing
