In Greek mythology, Dodona was the sanctuary in northwestern Greece famous for its ancient oracle of Zeus.
Dodona stood in Epirus and was regarded as one of the oldest Greek oracular sites. Priests and priestesses interpreted signs connected with Zeus, particularly sounds from the sacred oak and objects associated with it. Ancient visitors came to ask questions about decisions, journeys, and public affairs.
Dodona is often confused with Delphi, but Delphi was the sanctuary where Apollo’s priestess, the Pythia, delivered celebrated prophecies. Dodona’s central divine figure was Zeus, whose presence was connected with the oak and the surrounding natural landscape.
Archaeological remains at Dodona include a theater, temples, and inscriptions. The sanctuary continued to matter for centuries, although its influence and physical form changed as political powers and religious practices shifted across the Greek world.