The Delphinia was a festival of Apollo Delphinius held annually on the 6th (or 7th) of the month Munychion (April) in ancient Athens. All that is known of the ceremonies is that a number of girls proceeded to his temple (Delphinium) carrying suppliant`s branches and seeking to propitiate Apollo, probably as a god having influence on the sea. It w.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphinia