Otterbein University - Sibyl Yearbook (Westerville, OH)

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The Legend of the Cumaean Sibyl ,- HE SIBYLLAE were mortals scattered about the world, who were supposed to be inspired by heaven mag, with prophetic power. Apollo, god of the sun, be- came enamored of Cumae, the most celebrated of these, and offered to give her whatever she should ask. She, taking a handful of sand and holding it forth, said, Grant me to see as many birthdays as there are sand grains in my hand. Un- fortunately she forgot to ask for the enjoyment of health and bloom, of which she was then in possession. However, this also would the god have granted her, had she accepted his love, but, offended at her refusal, he allowed her to grow old. As the years increased, her body shrunk, and in time was lost to sight, but her voice remained and will remain forever. Great was her prophetic power, and many were they who came to her cave whose fate she unraveled. It was said that she was accustomed to inscribe on leaves gathered from the trees, the names and fates of individuals. The leaves thus in- scribed were arranged in order within the cave, and might be consulted by her votaries. But, if perchance, at the opening of the door, the wind rushed in and dispersed the leaves, the Sibyl gave no aid to restoring them, and the oracle was irrepa- rably lost.

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4 I 1 p 1 -Q ' 1 U 'EWB 'ENN -5 'I 'BML s W5 To OtterlJein's Soldier Students, living and deacl, The Class of l9l6 respectfully Dedicates this SIBYL 6