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

• Obscurantism

References

1. 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)