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Persian Sibyl

"The Persian Sibyl - also known as the Babylonian, Hebrew or Egyptian Sibyl - was the prophetic priestess presiding over the Apollonian oracle.

The word "Sibyl" comes (via Latin) from the ancient Greek word sibulla, meaning "prophetess". There were many Sibyls in the ancient world, but the Persian Sibyl allegedly foretold the exploits of Alexander of Macedon. Nicanor, who wrote a life of Alexander, mentions her.

The Persian Sibyl has had at least three names: Sambethe, Helrea and Sabbe.

Sambethe was said[by whom?] to be of the family of Noah. A painting of Sibilla Persica by Guercino hangs in the Capitoline Museum in Rome." - (en.wikipedia.org 14.11.2020)

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Die persische SibylleLa Sibile du GuerchinDie persische SibyllePERSICHA [La Sybille Perse; Persische Sibylle]PERSICHA [La Sybille Perse; Persische Sibylle][Sibyllae Quatuor]
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Was depicted (Actor) Persian Sibyl
Published / Intellectual creation Crispijn van de Passe the Elder (1564-1637)

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