This stone carving shows the goddess Rhea-Cybele sitting on a throne next to a young man named Attis. The scene is decorated with pine trees and musical instruments used in ancient religious ceremonies. It was part of a special altar used for a mystery ritual called the Taurobolia.
Material: Pentelic marble Date range: AD 360-370 Origin: Probably from Chalandri (ancient Phlya),...
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