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This is a collection of prophecies and omens attributed to the Sibyls, legendary pagan priestesses and seers of ancient Greece and Rome. The book, which dates back to the early Christian era, was widely read and consulted in medieval and Renaissance Europe as a source of divine wisdom and guidance. It prophesies everything from natural disasters and political upheavals to the coming of the messiah and the end of the world. This new edition, with its fresh translation and historical commentary, makes the Oracula accessible to contemporary readers and underscores its enduring relevance to the human quest for knowledge and meaning. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.