Sibyls And Sibylline Prophecy In Classical Antiquity by H.W. Parke
A concise exploration of inspired female prophecy in the Greek and Roman worlds, this study traces the legendary origins, regional identities, and evolving functions of sibyls while analyzing how their oracles were collected, interpreted, and used in civic and religious life. It examines the Roman Sibylline Books, the officials who controlled them, and their role in responding to prodigies and crises; evaluates literary traditions and questions of authenticity; and follows the transmission and transformation of sibylline material into later syncretic and ideological contexts, highlighting the enduring interplay of religion, politics, and culture in shaping prophetic authority.
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- 1988
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