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* Originating in Turkey, and spreading to Europe, many of the ancient priestesses of the goddess Cybele were Gallae. The Gallae were AMAB eunuchs who were analogous to transgender women. Today, some worshipers of Cybele call themselves Gallae. One of their temples is [http://gallae.com in New York]. | [[File:Archigallus of Cherchel.jpg|thumb|150px|The Archigallus of Cherchel, a marble statue of a priest of Cybele, from 2nd-3rd century CE.]] | ||
* Originating in Turkey, and spreading to Europe, many of the ancient priestesses of the goddess Cybele were [[Gallae]]. The Gallae were AMAB eunuchs who were analogous to transgender women. Today, some worshipers of Cybele call themselves Gallae. One of their temples is [http://gallae.com in New York]. | |||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||