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Attis

gen. Attĭdis · gender masculine · decl. 3rd
(also or , , and , , Macr. S. 1, 21, p. 313 Bip.), , = Ἄττις (Ἄττυς, Ἄτυς, Ἄττιν)
a young Phrygian shepherd; whom Cybele loved; and made her priest on condition of perpetual chastity; but he broke his vow
a young Phrygian shepherd, whom Cybele loved, and made her priest on condition of perpetual chastity; but he broke his vow, became insane, and emasculated himself, Cat. 63; Ov. M. 10, 104; id. F. 4, 223; Serv. ad Verg. A. 9, 116; Macr. S. 1, 21.
Perseus ID: n4367 Key: Attis