Origin
The Parabiago plate depicts Cybele and Attis in a cosmic setting, representing the natural world and its cycles. Their association with fertility, mountains, and the moon reflects their roles as guardians of natural processes.
Appearance
Cybele is seated on a throne surrounded by symbols of the natural world: sun, moon, earth, sea, time, and the seasons. Attis stands beside her or behind her in a more subtle manner.
Abilities
Cybele and Attis embody the cycles of nature and time, maintaining balance within the natural world. They govern the interactions between celestial bodies (sun, moon) and earthly forces (earth, sea).
Community Record
Sources
- [1]LIMC: Lexicon Iconographicum Mythologiae Classicaeacademic
- [2]Beekes, R. S. P.. Brill (2009)academic
- [3]Wikipediawiki
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