They are sometimes considered a transgender or transsexual priesthood , since they were required to be castrated in imitation of Attis .
Gender ambiguity was a characteristic of the priests of the goddess Cybele known as Galli , whose ritual attire included items of women 's clothing .
women are sometimes considered a transgender or transsexual priesthood , since women were required to be castrated in imitation of Attis .
Gender ambiguity was a characteristic of the priests of the goddess Cybele known as Galli , whose ritual attire included items of women 's clothing .