greek-museums:greek-museums:Archaeological Museum of Rethymnon:A terracotta larnax from the late Min
greek-museums:greek-museums:Archaeological Museum of Rethymnon:A terracotta larnax from the late Minoan period, found in cemeteries in the prefecture of Rethymnon. The tombs were either built tholos tombs, or rock-cut chamber tombs. The orientation of the dead, doesn’t seem to matter, but a general tendency for the bodies to be facing the door can be observed. The deceased were buried along with grave goods such as vases, weapons, jewelry and tools.But most importantly look at that flower decorated cow! (which is actually a bull). Above and below the animals are horns of consecration, a recurring religious and decorative motif in Minoan art. Τhe Museum of Rethymnon has a pretty old exhibition, which hasn’t been updated yet, so many artifacts don’t have individual tags.A more or less contemporary similarly decorated bull is to be found at the Archaeological Museum of Volos, in Northern Greece.Clay figurine of a bull from the mycenaean settlement at Dimini. Found in the shrine of a house. 14th century B.C -- source link