god
Magna Mater (Cybele)
the Great Mother
also: Mater Magna, Mater Deum, Cybele
The Great Mother of the Gods, Cybele, whose ancient temple at Nicomedia stood in the way of the new forum; Trajan allowed its removal.
Reading notes
- The Letters §10.49.1 Great Mother
The Magna Mater, Cybele, mother of the gods; her ancient Nicomedian temple obstructed the new forum.