Cybelle

MEANING

ORIGIN

Ancient Greek

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek name Κυβέλη (Kybele), referring to Cybele, the mother goddess of the earth.

CULTURAL NOTES

Cybele was worshipped as a mother of gods and protector of cities in ancient Greece and Rome.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Cybele's worship dates back to the 7th century BC in Phrygia and was later integrated into Greek and Roman mythology.