The Oracle of Delphi was the most famous and most respected oracle of the ancient world. Gaia, the primordial Earth Goddess, was said to be the “first prophetess”, and the temple of Delphi was devoted to her. Themis, the Goddess of Justice, would deliver the oracles on behalf of Gaia. Pytho, a mythological serpent/dragon, guarded the sacred “center of the Earth” at Delphi and was a child of Gaia. When Apollo came to take over the oracle, he first had to kill the dragon in order to take possession of it. Apollo’s priestess got her title, the Pythia, from the Python.
When someone came to ask a question of the Oracle, they would need to make a preliminary sacrifice and then purify themselves in sacred waters of the nearby Castalian Spring. The pilgrims would need to walk the Sacred Way to reach the Temple - a winding, approximately 200-meter-long path that led from the main entrance of the sanctuary up to the Temple itself. The Pythia sat atop a tripod holding a cauldron above a crack in the stone, far below that crack was said to be the rotting remains of the Python. The Pythia would then breathe in the vapors rising from the chasm and chew leaves of the laurel, Apollo’s sacred tree. These mysterious gases (thought now to be methylene and ethylene gases and perhaps other hallucinogenic herbs she ingested) induced prophetic trances where she became a living bridge between mortal and divine realms. Her prophecies would be delivered in an altered voice and cryptic words - sometimes chanting, singing, or wordplay - which would then be deciphered by priests and delivered (even more ambiguously) to the visitors.  
Our Oracle bath bomb may not bring you the gift of prophetic sight, but it's surely a sight to behold! A spherical white base drizzled with blue and purple cocoa butter "frosting" and dazzling blue and purple embeds for extra fizzy and foamy fun! Perhaps you can read your fortune in the foamy trails?! Nestled atop the indented base you'll find a sterling planchette charm and an authentic gemstone* sphere. Yours to keep and enjoy! 
 
We've scented these peculiar bath treats in a dark and mysterious blend of spiced plum, accented by invigorating fir and cypress, grounded by warm cedarwood and vanilla, and intriguing whispers of smoky incense.  Conjure up some mystical magick in this mesmerizing bathing experience! 
 
*We have noted the specific crystal included on each label. Online orders will receive a random selection from available inventory. 
 
This listing for one approx 4 oz bath bomb with planchette charm and crystal ball, packaged in a black window box.
Each item is handmade and therefore may contain cosmetic imperfections or inconsistencies that do not affect their use.
*These bath bombs have been tub-tested without staining. However, if your tub has a ring of soap scum, the dyes will be attracted to these areas. We highly recommend using this product in a clean bath tub. 
The colors and embeds used in our soaps & bath bombs are stringently tested premium micas, pigments, FDA batch-certified lakes & dyes, biodegradable plant-based glitters, and other natural colorants (clays & botanicals) that work both beautifully and safely. 
 
Ingredients:
Bomb base: Baking soda, citric acid, arrowroot powder, kaolin clay, coconut milk powder, fragrance, Polysorbate 80, cocoa butter, avocado/sunflower oil, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, cream of tartar, cocamidopropyl betaine & bath safe dyes & micas
 
 
 
CAUTION - Use only as directed. Excessive use or prolonged exposure may cause irritation to skin and urinary tract. Discontinue use if rash, redness, or itching occurs. Consult your physician if irritation persists. Keep out of reach of children except under adult supervision. Do not ingest.
 
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.