Python embebbed with Oracle SQL*Plus

[Olav]

Some time ago I did some Oracle SQL*Plus on UNIX, 
and I was able to write quite powerful scripts 
embebbed in ksh (Korn Shell).

Is something similar possible with Python?

Also I have seen that that there is a special Perl 
version for Oracle.  Is there something similar for 
Python (and would it be necessary to make a special 
Python for this?).

Generally, what is the best way to script Oracle with 
Python, and how does it compare to the two above?

Thanks
Olav