At·tis ( t  s)n. Greek Mythology A Phrygian man, the consort of Cybele, whom the goddess out of sexual jealousy drove mad, whereupon he castrated himself and died. [Greek Attis, of Phrygian origin.] |
Attis [ˈætɪs]
n
(Myth & Legend / Classical Myth & Legend) Classical myth a youth of Phrygia, loved by the goddess Cybele. In a jealous passion she caused him to go mad, whereupon he castrated himself and died
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