Gallae
Gallae, about whom we know very little, were the transgendered priestesses of the mystery Cult of Great Mother.
Galli and Gallae
Self-castrated priests of the Great Goddess known as Galli continued their self-mutilation with an annual blood bath.
Self-castrated priests of the Great Goddess known as Galli continued their self-mutilation with an annual blood bath.
Cybele and Attis
Short entry on the priests of Cybele.
Short entry on the priests of Cybele.
Cybele, Attis, and the Gallae
"Gallae, male priestesses, were found in every Goddess religion. Castrating themselves, wearing women's clothes, and living as women these priestesses."
"Gallae, male priestesses, were found in every Goddess religion. Castrating themselves, wearing women's clothes, and living as women these priestesses."
Catullus LXIII
Translation of Catullus' Carmen LXIII which tells the story of Attis and Cybele, and the gallae who followed Attis' examble by castrating themselves.
Translation of Catullus' Carmen LXIII which tells the story of Attis and Cybele, and the gallae who followed Attis' examble by castrating themselves.