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Cybele

The Phrygian mother goddess, associated with nature.

minor

Also known as mother Cybele

First appearance: iii

Cybele shows up with force in Hyperion. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as one of the mourning Titans in the cavern where the defeated gods gather.
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In Hyperion: Mentioned as one of the mourning Titans in the cavern where the defeated gods gather. Later, in Canto I: Mentioned by Saturn…

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See Cybele in iii

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4 connections

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HUHumTCThe CarianSASaturnTLThe LatmianCYCybele

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  • Other

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  • Extended mythological and narrative cast
  • Endymion's quest characters
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

The emotional and psychological peak occurs when the King, overwhelmed by his own confession, reveals Bertha’s…

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Cybele appears across 2 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

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See Cybele in iii