Brotherhoods dedicated to
Brotherhoods dedicated to this deity included the Dendrophori and the Cannophori and initiates to this figure's priesthood received a tattoo on their lower stomach. The first ludi scenici were held in honor of this deity at a feast which lasted six days and was known as the Megalesia. This figure's most famous lover was conceived when an almond was placed in the bosom of his mother, Nana. That lover went crazy and castrated himself when this deity showed up at his wedding out of jealousy. In imitation of this event, this figure's priests, known as the galli, castrated themselves with a piece of glass or flint. In accordance with the Sibylline books, this figure was brought from her native Pessinos to Rome in order to help the Romans defeat Hannibal. Responsible for turning Hippomenes and Atalanta into lions, for ten points, name this lover of Attis and Phyrgian Mother goddess.
Brotherhoods dedicated to this deity included the Dendrophori and the Cannophori and initiates to this figure's priesthood received a tattoo on their lower stomach.
{Cybele} or {Magna Mater}