self-mutilation
131autotomy — n. [Gr. autos, self; tome, a cutting] The act of reflex self mutilation of a part or appendage of various invertebrates, i.e., annelids, cnidarians, crustaceans and insects …
132Attis — At·tis (ătʹĭs) n. Greek Mythology A Phrygian man, the consort of Cybele, whom the goddess out of sexual jealousy drove mad, whereupon he castrated himself and died. [Greek Attis, of Phrygian origin.] * * * Mythical consort of the Great Mother… …
