Votive Relief for Cybele, the Mother of the Gods

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Athens, Greece, was acquired in 1877 from its marble origins dating back to 380 - 370 BC. Cybele is a revered Anatolian mother goddess, known exclusively as Phrygia's deity and likely its state god. Adopted by Greek colonists of Asia Minor around the 6th century BC, her cult spread to mainland Greece and its distant western colonies. In Greece, Cybele received a mixed reaction. She was partially assimilated with aspects of Gaia, her equivalent Minoan goddess Rhea, and Demeter, the harvest-mother goddess. Some city-states, including Athens, invoked her as a protector, while her celebrated Greek rites showcased her as an exotic mystery-goddess arriving in a lion-drawn chariot, accompanied by wild music, wine, and ecstatic followers. This object is part of "Scan The World," a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory. Through Scan the World, we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access free of charge. Scan the World is an open-source community effort. If you have interesting items nearby and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can help.