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Attis

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At·tis   (āt'ĭs)   
n.   Greek Mythology
A Phrygian man, the consort of Cybele, whom the goddess out of sexual jealousy drove mad, whereupon he castrated himself and died.

[Greek Attis, of Phrygian origin.]
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