Cicero's De Divinatione

Cicero's *De Divinatione* is a dialogue exploring whether predicting the future is possible through divine or natural means. It discusses different forms of divination, such as dreams, omens, and consultations of oracles, weighing their credibility and limitations. Cicero presents arguments both supporting and questioning the legitimacy of such practices, ultimately encouraging a rational approach to understanding predictions. The work reflects on the balance between faith, reason, and skepticism in seeking knowledge about what lies ahead, offering a nuanced view of how ancient Romans understood and engaged with supernatural methods of foretelling events.