greek-museums:Archaeological Museum of Heraklion:Detail from one of the snake goddesses figurines, t
greek-museums:Archaeological Museum of Heraklion:Detail from one of the snake goddesses figurines, the most important cult objects from the Knossos Temple Repositories. The snakes symbolize the chthonic character of the cult goddess, while the feline creature on the head of the figure suggests her dominion over wildlife. The goddesses wear luxurious garments, consisting of a long flounced skirt, an embroidered apron and a close-fitting bodice that exposes the large breasts, symbolic of the fertility of women, the goddess and by implication nature itself. Along with the statues a rock cross and a crystal rosette that are astral symbols were found. 1650-1550 B.C -- source link
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