Mater Turrita

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A great nature goddess of ancient Phrygia in Asia Minor; the counterpart of the Greek Rhea and the Roman Ops: "Mater Turrita" is a specific epithet for the Phrygian mother goddess Cybele, characterized by her crown resembling city walls or towers (turrita meaning "towered").
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Archaeologists discovered a statue depicting Mater Turrita.
    • The cult of Mater Turrita spread from Phrygia to Greece and Rome.
Advanced Usage
  • As a proper noun: The term is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific deity in historical, religious, or mythological contexts.
    • The rites of Mater Turrita were often ecstatic and involved loud music.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cybele: The more common name for the same goddess.
  • Magna Mater: Meaning "Great Mother," another Roman title for Cybele.
  • Rhea: The Greek counterpart.
  • Ops: The Roman counterpart.
Synonyms
  • The Great Mother
  • Mountain Mother
Notes on Usage
  • Capitalization: Typically capitalized as "Mater Turrita" because it functions as a proper name/title.
  • Context: This is a highly specialized term found primarily in academic texts concerning ancient mythology, archaeology, or comparative religion. It is not used in everyday modern English.
Noun
  1. great nature goddess of ancient Phrygia in Asia Minor; counterpart of Greek Rhea and Roman Ops

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