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the Sibyl

also: Sibylla, Sibyllam, Sibylla Erythraea, Erythraean Sibyl

The inspired prophetess (notably the Erythraean Sibyl) whose verses underlay the Roman Sibylline Books; Cicero says it was the force of nature that roused her, and lists her among natural, frenzied diviners (De Divinatione 1.4, 1.34, 1.79).

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Mentioned in 4 works (5 total)

Ad Familiares 1.7 letters · 1 mention
For Gaius Rabirius Postumus speeches · 1 mention
On the Nature of the Gods philosophy · 1 mention
On Divination philosophy · 2 mentions

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