Obscuris vera involvens
The phrase (Latin: obscuris vera involvens "Wrapping truth in mystery") is from Virgil's Aeneid (VI, 100).[1]
"Talibus ex adyto dictis Cumaea Sibylla
horrendas canit ambages antroque remugit,
obscuris vera involvens: ea frena furenti
concutit, et stimulos sub pectore vertit Apollo."
— Virgil, Aeneid, Book VI lines 98-101
It is also found on an engraving on the title page of Francis Bacon's Wisdom of the Ancients (1641 French edition).
See also
References
- ^ Maro, Publius. "Aeneid". Perseus Digital Library (in Latin). Boston. OCLC 51863711. Archived from the original on 1 August 2024. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
External links
- "Aeneidos - LIBER VI". Archived from the original on 23 March 2004. Retrieved 3 March 2004. Worldwide school library Aeneid (fifth paragraph)
- "Francis Bacon Research Trust - Athena". Archived from the original on 20 February 2004. Retrieved 3 March 2004. Picture of engraving on Wisdom of the Ancients (Francis Bacon Research Trust)