mater turrita

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mater turrita

A statue of the mater turrita stands in a peaceful garden.

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.
mater turrita

A statue of the mater turrita stands in a peaceful garden.

Noun
  1. great nature goddess of ancient Phrygia in Asia Minor; counterpart of Greek Rhea and Roman Ops

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