the python games were pan hellenistic games which like those at a limb p.-a took place every four years. they embraced music poetry and there as well as i've let it disciplines like the pentathlon and chariot races. in accordance with what apollo would have wished a sacred armistice existed for the duration of the games. within sight of what was a peaceful test of strength the stones of delving became a diplomatic forum. the god ruled over delfi for a thousand years. with their political farsightedness at times his priest esses and priests enjoyed more influence than the rulers yet then names remain unknown.