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

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

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

Reviewers on sites like Bryn Mawr Classical Review and Amazon describe the work as "brilliant," "revolutionary," and "resourceful" for its ability to interconnect seemingly disparate facts into new historical vistas. Munn argues that the Mother of the Gods

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...