Cybele is an ancient Phrygian mother goddess associated with fertility, nature, and wild animals. She was later adopted into Greek and Roman mythology, where she became known as the Magna Mater ("Great Mother").
Fuente de Cibeles (Fountain of Cybele) in Madrid, Spain. This grand fountain, located in the Plaza de Cibeles, features a statue of the goddess seated on a chariot drawn by two lions, representing the couple Atalanta and Hippomenes.
The fountain was designed by the architect Ventura Rodríguez in 1780, the sculptural group is a work by Francisco Gutiérrez (goddess) and Roberto Michel (the lions) and has since become one of Madrid's most iconic landmarks. Here is a small selection of Fountain of Cybele stamps.
Spain, designed and engraved by Sanchez Toda and issued on October 10, 1931 to publicize the 3rd Pan American Postal Congress.
Spain, designed by Sanchez Toda, and issued on November 13, 1961 to commemorate the 400th anniversary declaration of Madrid as a capital.
Spain, issued on July 8, 1997 to publicize North Atlantic Treaty Summit.
Cuba, issued on September 7, 2000 to publicize the world stamp exhibition "Espana 2000", Madrid, Spain.
Posted 01/16/2025 5:34 pm
