Persian Sibyl

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Image:PersianSibylByMichelangelo.jpg The Persian Sibyl was the prophetic priestess presiding over the Apollonian Oracle.

The word Sibyl comes (via Latin) from the ancient Greek word sibylla, meaning prophetess. There were many Sibyls in the ancient world, but the Persian Sibyl is said to have foretold the exploits of Alexander of Macedon; Nicanor, who wrote the life of Alexander mentions her.

The Persian Sibyl, by name Sambethe, was of the family of the most blessed Noah.