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Philippe Borgeaud

    Les objets de la mémoire
    Ansichten griechischer Rituale
    Mother of the Gods
    • 2004

      Mother of the Gods

      From Cybele to the Virgin Mary

      • 212 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.8(15)Add rating

      The book explores the evolution of the Mother of the Gods, an Anatolian deity whose influence expanded from ancient Anatolia into Hellenistic, Roman, and Christian societies. It examines how her cult adapted to various cultural and historical contexts, highlighting the interplay between religion and society throughout history. The work is a significant contribution to the study of ancient religion, offering insights into the transformation of this goddess and her worship over time.

      Mother of the Gods