Aeneas
is taken to the Averno by the Sibilla, where he receives the prophesy of Rome.
The Sibilla’s cave, described by Virgil, was therefore thought to be in the
area of the lake of Averno. Here a long cavern was found that went from the
Averno to Lucrino. For centuries this was believed to be the authentic cave of
the oracle and was visited by all the travellers doing the “great tour”.
Eventually this cavern revealed it’s military connection and so the search for
the real Sibilla’s cave continued.
Entrance
to the cave of the Sibilla – G. Hoefnagel – XV1 century