Topic: Cybele

The conversation shifts to the ancient cult of the mother goddess Cybele and her consort Attis. Twyman details the historical rituals where priests, known as Galli, would castrate themselves in a religious frenzy during the Hilaria festival in late March. This mythology of death and resurrection is presented as a precursor to similar themes found in later religious traditions.

The discussion explores the link between Cybele, often worshipped as a meteorite or "stone from heaven," and Mithras, who is traditionally depicted as being born from a rock. Twyman suggests these myths represent a form of panspermia or the manifestation of a deity from a cosmic egg. She references scholars like Franz Cumont and Jesse Weston to support the historical connection between these two mystery cults.

Dr. Hillman discusses the Roman importation of the worship of "The Great Mother" (Cybele), which involved public self-castration by young boys. He notes that Roman authors like Catullus immediately switched to using female pronouns for these individuals, indicating an ancient acceptance of gender transition within a religious context. The segment also touches on the chemical changes resulting from castration and the use of eunuchs in the "kingdom of God" as mentioned by Jesus.

Knowles critiques the NASA Artemis mission's Orion capsule, describing the official imagery as overtly phallic and hermaphroditic. He links the mission name to Cybele, a goddess served by castrated priests. The segment also addresses the inclusion of legal documents from the Ashcroft v. Free Speech Coalition court case in fashion advertisements, a landmark ruling regarding simulated child pornography.

Social media is characterized as a modern "Moloch" to which children are sacrificed, leading to a breakdown of gender roles and identities. Chris Knowles argues that "geek culture" and superhero worship have paved the way for a transhumanist cult that views nature as insufficient. He links this movement to the ancient cult of Cybele and calls for a "Great Reboot" to address the disastrous results of experimenting on children's identities.

The construction of the Bloomberg building in London coincides with specific astrological and historical dates in March 2018. Tracy Twyman describes how her research into the cults of Mithras and Cybele aligned perfectly with the physical location of the Bloomberg site. The discussion highlights the elite's apparent obsession with ancient ritual sites and the manifestation of prophecy through modern construction projects.

The ancient cult of Cybele, a mother goddess imported from Phrygia to Rome, involved intense rituals including the self-castration of priests in honor of her son-consort, Attis. Mythology describes Cybele inducing madness in Attis, leading to his mutilation and death after he attempted to marry another. These rites were historically performed during a festival at the end of March, marking the transition of the seasons and the resurrection of the deity.