mater turrita
Definition
- 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.
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great nature goddess of ancient Phrygia in Asia Minor; counterpart of Greek Rhea and Roman Ops
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