Some Thoughts About the Goddess Symbolism on Phrygian Type Fibulae

The Phrygians, considered among the most important civilizations of the Anatolian Iron Age, had great respect for Matar- Kybele. The goddess, who is the key element of the belief system that is clearly understood today, is reflected in different ways by the Phrygians. It is also known that the goddess not only was directly reflected in masterpieces such as sculpture and high relief by the Phrygians, but also was evaluated in the form of idol-shaped representations. This study is intended to explain that the Phrygian fibulae are reflected in catch plates as a representation of Matar-Kybele idols that we can evaluate within the scope of symbolism and which we recognize from different Phrygian artefacts . Starting with the Type XII-7A, which are one of the earliest examples of Phrygian fibulae, the goddess appearance has evolved into a standard and characteristic feature over time