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Magna Mater (Idaean Mother)

the Idaean Mother

also: Mater Idaea, Great Mother

The Phrygian Great Mother (Cybele), whose sacred stone was brought to Rome from Pessinus in 204 BC, received by the matrons.

Mentioned in 5 works (9 total)

The History of Rome, Book 29 history · 3 mentions
The History of Rome, Book 34 history · 2 mentions
The History of Rome, Book 35 history · 1 mention
The History of Rome, Book 36 history · 2 mentions
The History of Rome, Book 38 history · 1 mention

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