The Cumaean Sibyl was a prophetic figure in ancient Roman mythology, known for her role as a priestess of the god Apollo. She resided in a cave near Cumae, an ancient city in Italy, where she delivered oracles and predictions about the future. The Sibyl was often depicted as a wise and enigmatic woman, guiding individuals and leaders with her insights. Her most famous prophecy is found in Virgil's epic poem, the Aeneid, where she assists the hero Aeneas on his journey to the underworld. The Cumaean Sibyl's influence extended beyond literature, symbolizing the connection between the divine and human realms through her mystical abilities.