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Cybele and Attis

Transgendered priests, known as Galli, participate in the cult of fertility goddess and Great Mother, Cybele, who originally came from Phrygia.

Cybele and Attis
Feature on the myth of the Great Mother and her love for Attis.

The Development of Agriculture
By William Harris. Greek myth is more historical than philosophical and can be understood as commemorating important developments like agriculture.

Lynn E. Roller's review of Cybele, Attis and Related Cults: Essays in Memory of M. J. Vermaseren
From Bryn Mawr Review. The latest research into Cybele and the Galli, including questions of linguistics and origin.

Roman Worship

Lucretius: The Worship of Cybele

Cult Of Cybele: The Lady of Dindymus
Based on Catullus' poem, this is a draft of a theatrical presentation, by William Harris. Provides some details of the Attis and Cybele myth and worship.

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