greek-museums:Archaeological Museum of Heraklion:Goddesses with upraised hands and the “Poppy Goddes
greek-museums:Archaeological Museum of Heraklion:Goddesses with upraised hands and the “Poppy Goddess”The large figurines crowned with birds on their diadem were found in Karphi along with three more figurines, and are the largest found to date in Crete. The objects were derived from various parts of the settlement, indicating that cult activities took place throughout the site. 1200-1100 B.CThe poppy goddess is the largest figure found in Gazi. It also is the only figure crowned with models of the opium poppy fruit (papaver somniferum). The symbol of opium, a hallucinogen known for its sedative and healing properties conveys the message that the goddess relieves pain and heals worshippers. (1300-1200 BC) -- source link