But What About Rome?! Roman Mythology & the Great Mother Cybele
Let's Talk About Myths, Baby! | Greek Mythology & the Ancient Mediterranean
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The Origins of Kebele
Pausanias tells us that the tradition of Kebele's origins was this. A new god sprung from the ground and showed himself to be a Frigionsky God. The other gods, it seemed like feared this new god and their status as both male and female,. And so in their fear, they castrated Ecteestus. From that castration, grew an almond tree -- very Greek indeed. Kibale isn't just a mother goddess; she's inextricably tied with her homeland of Phrygia - specifically Mount Ida.
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