Attis, ĭdis (also Atthis or Atys, yos, and Attīn, īnis, Macr. S. 1, 21, p. 313 Bip.), m., = Ἄττις (Ἄττυς, Ἄτυς, Ἄττιν),
a young Phrygian shepherd , whom Cybele loved , and made her priest on condition of perpetual chastity; but he broke his vow , became insane , and emasculated himself , Cat. 63; Ov.M. 10, 104; id.F. 4, 223; Serv. ad Verg. A. 9, 116; Macr.S. 1, 21.