Cumaean Sibyl

The Cumaean Sibyl was a figure from Roman mythology.

Mythology
The Cumaean Sibyl was one of the earlier Sibyls who lived at Cumae. According to myths, she owned nine prophetic books. When King Tarquinius Priscus wanted to buy the books, he thought the price she asked for was too high. In retaliation, the Sibyl burned three books and doubled the price. When the king refused her price again, she burned three more books and doubled the price again. The king then reluctantly bought the remaining three books.