Lectionary Calendar
Friday, September 20th, 2024
the Week of Proper 19 / Ordinary 24
the Week of Proper 19 / Ordinary 24
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
Attention!
We are taking food to Ukrainians still living near the front lines. You can help by getting your church involved.
Click to donate today!
Click to donate today!
Bible Encyclopedias
Attis, (or Atys)
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Search for…
or Resource Toolbox
Attis, (or Atys)
a beautiful Phrygian shepherd and priest of the goddess Cybele. who was deified after his death and worshipped as the sun. Julian calls him the great god Attis, and Lucian mentions a golden statue of Attis placed among those of Bendis, Anubis, and Mithras, who were all adored as the sun. He is, frequently joined with Cybele in ancient monuments, and is sometimes pictured alone, holding a pastoral pipe in his right hand and a crook in his left.
Copyright Statement
These files are public domain.
These files are public domain.
Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Attis, (or Atys)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/attis-or-atys.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Attis, (or Atys)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/a/attis-or-atys.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
