The Oracle of Delphi’s response to Croisos was ambiguous and pivotal. How do you think such cryptic messages influenced historical events, and how might they resonate with decisions we make today?
This prelude is written in poetic prose. How does this writing style affect your experience as a reader, and how does it set the tone for the series as a whole?
The narrator confronts the consequences of a terrible act and their true identity. How does this moral ambiguity challenge the reader's perception of right and wrong?
The story takes place during the early stages of the Greece-Persia conflict. How does understanding this historical context enhance your appreciation of the narrative?
Twisting dark halls and cryptic revelations create an atmosphere of suspense. What role does mystery play in drawing readers into the story, and how does it enhance your connection to the narrator?
Croisos’s question to the Oracle led to war. How does the theme of fate versus free will emerge in this prelude, and how might it foreshadow events in the rest of the series?