Ancient Goddesses in New York

An Online Guide to Discovering the Sacred Feminine in
Museums, Temples, and Public Places

Goddesses in the NYPL Collection

Cibele/Cybele

Cibele, Mother Goddess of Anatolia. Her cult exists in ancient Phrygia (Anatolia, Republic of Turkey) and she is considered the mother of the gods, and goddess of motherhood.

Flora

Flora. She is the Roman goddess of Spring and inspiration for emerging greenery and flowers.

Hera

Hera. She is the Greek goddess of marriage and family. She is considered the queen of the gods.

Nike, Hera, and Aphrodite

Nike (Goddess of Victory), Hera (Queen Goddess of Olympia), and Aphrodite (Goddess of Love) hanging out together.

Venus and a Swan

Venus and a Swan.

Thetis Assisted by Nike

Thetis, (a sea goddess) with Nike (goddess of victory) helping from above.

Muses of Romance Lit, Science, and Art

Muses of Romance Lit, Science, and Art.

Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry

Calliope, Muse of Epic Poetry.

Clio, Muse of History

Clio, Muse of History.

Goddess Lyone, Who Was Created in a Novel

Goddess Lyone, a Fictional Goddess.