Cumae- Roman LocationLocation · Landmark"Oldest Greek Colony in Italy"

Also known as: Cuma, Kyme, and Κύμη

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Titles & Epithets

Oldest Greek Colony in Italy

Domains

prophecyunderworld

Symbols

cavevolcanic rock

Description

Perched on the Campanian coast near volcanic Lake Avernus, Cumae housed the Sibyl's cave, a vast grotto carved into living rock where the prophetess channeled Apollo's voice and guided Aeneas through the gates of the underworld.

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