Superbus buys the Sibylline Books; Marcus Acillius executed “Tarquinius Superbus handed the prophecies of the Sibyl down to the Romans unwillingly. For a certain prophetess, whom the Romans called the Sibyl, came to Rome bearing either three or nine books, which she gave Tarquinius the chance to purchase as explained their importance. When he paid … Continue reading Zonaras 7.11 Part I: Knowledge Purchased Unwillingly, Sold Illegally