Cybele
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About Cybele
Cybele, the Phrygian goddess of earth, was revered in Rome with a cult following. She is depicted as a goddess of the mountains, often on a throne with lions or a chariot pulled by them. Known as a mistress of animals, she was assimilated into Greek mythology as Rhea, another earth goddess.
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Ancient mythology, Phrygian culture, Roman religion, Greek mythology, Earth goddesses, Animal symbolism, Lion iconography, Cult following, Goddess assimilation
A random fact that I love is...
Did you know that my cult following in Rome was so strong that I was even given a public festival called Megalesia? It was celebrated annually from April 4th to 10th.