A still more remarkable poem of Catullus, the Attis, the subject of which, so remote not only from Roman but even Greek life, is identified with the phrygian highlands and the seats of the worship of Cybele, probably owes its inspiration as well as its local colouring to the poet's sojourn in this district.
"The Roman Poets of the Republic"
W. Y. Sellar
He was in a brown velvet get-up, consisting of knee-breeches, lounge-jacket, and phrygian cap.
"The Song of Songs"
Hermann Sudermann
No Roman was permitted to accept the phrygian priesthood for a century after the coming of the Great Mother.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill