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Religion: Greco-Roman classical religion deity 
Name: Agdistis
Other Names: Cybele
Classification:
deity
Publisher(s): 
First Appearance: The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #3 (Feb. 1986): "Cybele"
Creators: Mark Gruenwald, Peter Sanderson, Sal Buscema, Joe Rubinstein, James Fry
Super? (Has Super Powers/Special Abilities/Technology): Yes
Number of Appearances: 1
Ally: Attis
Gender: both male and female
Note: hermaphroditic; Eternal Cybele was mistaken for her
Agdistis is a Greco-Roman Earth goddess. She is perhaps best known for her hermaphroditic nature. She (or he?) possessed both male and female genitalia. As a result, the other gods of the Greco-Roman pantheon feared her.
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #3 (Feb. 1986): "Cybele" (mentioned)
Suggested links for further research about this character and the character's religious affiliation:
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agdistis
- http://www.theoi.com/Phrygios/Agdistis.html
- http://marvel.wikia.com/Agdistis_(Earth-616)
- http://www.marvunapp.com/master/ag.htm