The Mother Of The Gods, Athens, And The Tyranny... -

Munn argues that the Mother of the Gods (Kybebe/Kybele) was originally a Phrygian and Lydian goddess associated with absolute kingship (tyranny).

As Athens developed its democracy, it "translated" this eastern symbol of sovereignty into a protector of its own laws and archives, effectively claiming the goddess as a symbol of the sovereignty of the people . The Mother of the Gods, Athens, and the Tyranny...

Are you interested in a deeper look at the or the historical figures Munn uses to build his case? The Mother of the Gods, Athens, and the Tyranny of Asia Munn argues that the Mother of the Gods

The book examines how fifth-century political relationships between Greece and Persia influenced religious practice, suggesting that religious shifts were deeply tied to shifts in power and identity. Critical Reception The Mother of the Gods, Athens, and the

Overall, the book is considered a fundamental study for those interested in the intersection of , Greek-Persian relations , and the origins of political sovereignty .