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.
巫女が神託を伝える役割を担っていた。
The shrine maiden was responsible for conveying the divine message.
神託 refers to an oracle or divine pronouncement delivered through a medium, while 啓示 is the broader term for the act or content of divine revelation itself.
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.