Stop Getting Terrible AI Answers: The Oracle Method

I’ve found that the digital age has given us a massive intelligence, but it presents one ancient challenge: How do we speak to the Oracle?

We all know the frustration. I ask the AI for a perfect plan or headline, and the answers come back generic, muddled, or just plain wrong.

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It’s time to master the language of command. I call this the AI-Ethos: a system built on giving the AI clear structure, defined purpose, and a specific style. When you speak with structure, the AI responds with wisdom.

To make this easy, I’ve created Nine Mythical Prompt Frameworks. Named after figures in Greek and Norse mythology, these are conceptual maps designed to give your AI companion the precise context it needs.

Ready to stop wandering in the digital wilderness? Let’s dive into your roadmap for mastering the Oracle.

⚡ TL;DR: Too Long; Didn’t Read ⚡

You’re sick of AI answers that sound like a confused robot. The AI-Ethos system gives you nine mythological cheat codes to force the AI to be smart, stylish, and specific.

ARGUS: The All-Seeing

What it’s For: Quick & Clear Goals. Use it to define constraints, scope, and metrics immediately. The Vibe: The Planner: “Do this by this deadline, or else.”

HYDRA: The Multi-Headed

What it’s For: Styled & Structured Answers. Use it to set a role, specific sections, and a required tone/style (Aura). The Vibe: The Editor: “Act like a blogger and deliver a three-part critique.”

DRAKKAR: The Longship

What it’s For: Marketing & Optimization. Focuses on duty, audience (Kin), and desired advantages (like CTR boost). The Vibe: The Marketer: “Do this job for this audience to get this KPI.”

ORACLE: The Prophecy

What it’s For: Creators & Social Media. Perfect for setting length (Length), rhythm (Cadence), and the final emotional effect. The Vibe: The Influencer: “Create a short thread to make people feel cautious validation.”

VALKYRIE: The Chooser

What it’s For: Emotional & Persuasive Writing. Maps the reader’s path (Vector), emotion (Affect), and the problem (Enemy) to overcome. The Vibe: The Campaign Manager: “Change their mind and make them sign up today.”

ATLAS: The World-Bearer

What it’s For: Planning & Email Writing. Addresses a specific problem (Affliction) and leverages a method to reach a clear goal (Aim). The Vibe: The Project Manager: “Here’s the problem; use bullets to fix it.”

PHOENIX: The Rebirth

What it’s For: Solving Personal/Work Challenges. Simple setup: problem (Plight), request (Help), and desired outcome. The Vibe: The Therapist: “I’m drowning; suggest a structure so I can find files fast.”

NORN: The Fates

What it’s For: Precise, Controlled Outputs. Sets very strict Rules and Niche parameters (word count, must include power words). The Vibe: The Engineer: “Follow these rules exactly: no questions, under 50 characters.”

RHAPSODY: The Epic Poem

What it’s For: Relatable, Human Writing. Focuses on the reader’s environment (Habitat) and current feelings (Affect) for deep connection. The Vibe: The Compassionate Leader: “Talk to the burned-out founder using a highly actionable tone.”

📜 Mythical AI Prompt Frameworks 🔱

1. ARGUS Framework (Inspired by the Greek Panoptes)

For Quick and Clear Goals

  • A 🎯 Aim: The core Action the model must take.

  • R 💡 Reason: The underlying Purpose or motivation.

  • G 📈 Gauge: The Goal or metric for success/completion.

  • U 🔎 Unveiling: What must be explicitly Unveiled in the final output.

  • S 📏 Scope: Any Scope or constraint (length, topic).

Prompt Format: Aim to [Aim] for the Reason of [Reason]. Gauge its success by [Gauge] and ensure it is Unveiling [Unveiling], keeping the Scope to [Scope].

Example: Aim to draft a concise policy summary for the Reason of saving team review time. Gauge its success by getting 3 rapid approvals and ensure it is Unveiling only the 5 key changes, keeping the Scope to one A4 page.

2. HYDRA Framework (Inspired by the Lernaean Hydra)

For Styled and Structured Answers

  • H 🛡️ Helm: The Role or perspective the AI must adopt.

  • Y 💰 Yield: The central Objective or goal to be produced.

  • D 🧩 Divisions: How the output should be Structured (steps, sections).

  • R 📜 Reference: A provided Example or model to mimic.

  • A ✨ Aura: The Tone, voice, or style (the desired Aura).

Prompt Format: Assume the Helm of [Helm] to Yield [Yield]. Present the output in these Divisions: [Divisions]. Use [Reference] as a Reference, and ensure its Aura is [Aura].

Example: Assume the Helm of a skeptical financial blogger to Yield a three-point critique of the new market report. Present the output in these Divisions: Introduction, Detailed Flaw Analysis, and a Concluding Verdict. Use this article’s tone as a Reference, and ensure its Aura is wry and authoritative.

3. DRAKKAR Framework (Inspired by the Norse longship)

For Marketing and Optimization Tasks

  • D 🔨 Duty: The specific Task or job to be performed.

  • R ✍️ Rune: The Action or methodology for execution (the Rune or instruction).

  • A 🎁 Advantage: The specific Outcome or desired benefit.

  • K 👥 Kin: The Audience or group it is designed for.

  • R 🔗 Rivet: Key constraints or Requisites.

Prompt Format: Your Duty is to [Duty]. Execute this using the Rune of [Rune] to gain the Advantage of [Advantage]. Focus on our Kin: [Kin]. Rivet the output to [Rivet].

Example: Your Duty is to increase engagement on our latest video. Execute this using the Rune of 5 compelling, question-based headlines to gain the Advantage of a 20% click-through-rate boost. Focus on our Kin: recent college graduates. Rivet the output to be under 10 words each.

4. ORACLE Framework (Inspired by the Greek Priestesses)

For Creators and Social Media Writers

  • O 🌟 Objective: The Intent or main creation goal.

  • R 💡 Reveal: The Topic or specific information to be Revealed.

  • A 🗣️ Audience: The target Audience (who is receiving the prophecy).

  • C 🎶 Cadence: The desired Format, style, or rhythm (the Cadence).

  • L 🕰️ Length: The required Length or specific bounds.

  • E 💖 Effect: The desired Result or feeling you want to evoke.

Prompt Format: The Objective is to create [Objective] that will Reveal [Reveal]. Address the Audience of [Audience]. Ensure it has a [Cadence] and a maximum Length of [Length]. The desired Effect is [Effect].

Example: The Objective is to create a short social media thread that will Reveal the three hidden costs of remote work. Address the Audience of middle managers adapting to hybrid teams. Ensure it has a concise, numbered list Cadence and a maximum Length of 6 tweets. The desired Effect is a feeling of cautious validation.

5. VALKYRIE Framework (Inspired by the Norse Choosers of the Slain)

For Emotional and Persuasive Writing

  • V ➡️ Vector: The Action or path you want the reader to take.

  • A 🔥 Affect: The Emotion or tone (the desired Affect).

  • L 📍 Locale: The Context or current situation.

  • K 📝 Kind: The Format or Kind of writing (e.g., email, blog post).

  • Y ✅ Yield: The desired Result or ultimate outcome.

  • R 🔢 Ration: The prescribed Length or word count.

  • I 🖼️ Image: Any specific Imagery or keywords to include.

  • E ⚔️ Enemy: The Problem or friction the writing must overcome.

Prompt Format: Given the Locale of [Locale], write a [Ration] piece of the Kind [Kind]. Use the Affect [Affect] and motivate the reader’s Vector to be [Vector] to achieve the Yield [Yield]. Focus on the Image [Image] while overcoming the Enemy [Enemy].

Example: Given the Locale of a stagnant volunteer signup rate, write a 100-word piece of the Kind direct email. Use the Affect heartfelt and urgent and motivate the reader’s Vector to be signing up today to achieve the Yield 15 new volunteers. Focus on the Image community garden while overcoming the Enemy lack of spare time.

6. ATLAS Framework (Inspired by the Greek Titan carrying the world)

For Planning or Email Writing

  • A 😰 Affliction: The Situation or current problem.

  • T 💼 Task: The specific Task or required duty.

  • L ⚙️ Leverage: The Action or method to use (Leverage a tool/style).

  • A 🥅 Aim: The Goal or final objective.

  • S 🎭 Style: The Expectation for tone or delivery Style.

Prompt Format: We are experiencing the Affliction of [Affliction], and I need to complete the Task of [Task]. Please Leverage [Leverage] to help us achieve the Aim [Aim]. Ensure the Style is [Style].

Example: We are experiencing the Affliction of missed deadlines on client work, and I need to complete the Task of drafting a status update for our main stakeholders. Please Leverage bullet points and a positive outlook to help us achieve the Aim reassuring the client and setting new, realistic expectations. Ensure the Style is professional but regretful.

7. PHOENIX Framework (Inspired by the Egyptian/Greek reborn bird)

For Solving Personal or Work Challenges

  • P 🛑 Plight: The Problem or struggle (Plight).

  • H 🤝 Help: The specific Request or assistance needed.

  • O 🏆 Outcome: The desired Outcome or successful resolution.

Prompt Format: I am facing the Plight of [Plight]. Can you provide Help by [Help] so that I can achieve the desired Outcome of [Outcome]?

Example: I am facing the Plight of drowning in a disorganized digital filing system. Can you provide Help by suggesting a 5-folder organizational structure for my creative assets so that I can achieve the desired Outcome of finding any design file in under 30 seconds.

8. NORN Framework (Inspired by the Norse Fates)

For Precise, Controlled Outputs

  • N 💡 Need: The core Do or required action (the Need).

  • O ✅ Outcome: The desired Result or successful conclusion.

  • R 🚧 Rules: The Instructions or structural guidelines.

  • N 🎯 Niche: The specific Parameters (word count, tone, limit – the Niche of the output).

Prompt Format: The Need is to [Need] so we can achieve the Outcome of [Outcome]. Follow these Rules: [Rules], and respect the Niche of [Niche].

Example: The Need is to generate 5 alternative headlines so we can achieve the Outcome of higher click-through rates on the landing page. Follow these Rules: must feature a number and a power word, and respect the Niche of under 50 characters, serious tone, no questions.

9. RHAPSODY Framework (Inspired by Greek epic poetry)

For Relatable, Human Writing

  • R 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Recipient: The Persona or target reader.

  • H 🏠 Habitat: The Environment (physical or mental) they are in.

  • A 😥 Affect: The dominant Emotion they are currently feeling.

  • P 💬 Phrase: The desired Language or tone to use (how to Phrase it).

  • S 🗺️ Source: The source Topic or idea for the writing.

  • Y ✨ Yield: The desired Result of the interaction.

Prompt Format: Write for the Recipient [Recipient] in the Habitat of [Habitat] who feels the Affect [Affect]. Phrase the message using [Phrase] about the Source [Source] to achieve the Yield [Yield].

Example: Write for the Recipient a burned-out startup founder in the Habitat of a lonely, late-night office who feels the Affect desperate for a solution. Phrase the message using a compassionate and highly actionable tone about the Source the power of delegation to achieve the Yield a commitment to hiring their first team member.

The Proof is in the Prompt

In breaking down the challenge of communicating with powerful AI, we didn’t just find solutions, we built a system. You now have the AI-Ethos and nine powerful, specific frameworks for commanding the Oracle.

Remember: When you speak with clear structure, the AI responds with wisdom.

For structuring this article, I used the ORACLE Framework, focusing on the clear objective of revealing a structured system to my audience with the desired effect of giving them confidence and control.

It’s YOUR Turn!

Now that you have your complete roadmap to mastering the Oracle, which framework will you be using for your very next prompt?