oracle; revelation; divine message
Refers to a message or prophecy believed to come from a god or divine being, often delivered through a medium or shrine.
In ancient Greece, oracles influenced important political decisions.
The shrine maiden was responsible for conveying the divine message.
神託 is the native Japanese word for a divine oracle or revelation in religious or mythological contexts, while オラクル is a loanword that can also apply to modern or IT-related oracles.
神託 refers to a divine oracle or message delivered by a deity, whereas 預言 is the broader term for prophetic speech or writing inspired by God.
Compound of 神 (shin, 'god') and 託 (taku, 'entrust' or 'consign'), referring to a message entrusted by a deity.