Android was built by Albertus Magnus and later destroyed by his pupil, Thomas Aquinas.

After boggling his attempt to save his love from the afterworld Orpheus was torn to pieces by the Maenads. His head survived and drifted to the Greek island of Lesbos where he served as an oracle.

Balsamo, The Living Skull was made of copper and had real human teeth. It would answer questions by clacking its jaw. 

Pope Sylvester II was said to have constructed a brass head that could speak using Andalusian magic.

Odin carried the severed head of the frost giant Mirmir, which he would consult for counsel and his secret knowledge.