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Great Mother of the Gods, ancient Oriental and Greco-Roman deity, known by a variety of local names; the name Cybele or Cybebe predominates in Greek and Roman literature from about the 5th century bc onward. Her full official Roman name was Mater Deum Magna Idaea (Great Idaean Mother of the Gods).

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Greek mythology, body of stories concerning the gods, heroes, monsters, and rituals of the ancient Greeks and Classical antiquity. The myths and legends often explained natural events, such as seasonal change, helped determine social and moral values, and deeply influenced ancient art and

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