sibyl

Meanings

• noun

  A woman in ancient Greek and Roman religion who was believed to be inspired by the gods and to utter prophecies.

  - "The Sibyl of Cumae was famous for her prophetic abilities."
  - "According to legend, the Sibyl of Delphi could speak only a single prophecy at a time and had to be paid a great price for it."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sibyl
mible , stable , noble , table

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Variants

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sibyl , sibylic , sibyllic , sibylline , sibyls

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word sibylle, meaning 'prophetess'.

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Trivia

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1. There were believed to be ten Sibyls, each presiding over a different oracle.

2. The Sibyl of Cumae is famous for having written the Sibylline Oracles on a series of wooden tablets.

3. The Sibyl of Delphi was said to have lived for over a thousand years.

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Related Concepts

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1. Oracle: A person or place believed to have the power to give wise and trustworthy advice or prophetic predictions.

2. Prophecy: A statement or message that is believed to reveal some hidden truth or to predict future events.

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Culture

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In ancient Greek and Roman religion, Sibyls were believed to be inspired by the gods and to utter prophecies. They were often associated with oracles and temples, and their prophecies were highly regarded for their accuracy and wisdom. Sibyls were depicted in art and literature as old women with long hair and wild appearances, and their prophecies were often recorded in books called the Sibylline Oracles.

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   - Imagine a wise, old woman with long hair and a wild appearance, speaking prophecies in a mystical setting.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'S - Sage, I - Inspired, B - Believed, Y - Yields prophecies, L - Legends'.

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