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Minoan Goddess with Snakes - History & Meaning
The faience figurine identified as "Snake Goddess" was discovered in 1903 by Arthur Evans in the "Temple Repositories" of the Knossos palace in the island of Crete in Greece. She is dressed in the...Read More
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Minoan Malia Bees - History & Symbolism
The Bees pendant is one of the most famous exhibits in the Herakleion Museum, in the island of Crete in Greece. It has been found in the Old PalaceRead More
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Minoan Phaistos Disk - History & Meaning
Phaistos disk has been found in 1908 at the ruins of the earlier Minoan palace of Phaistos in Crete (Greece). It is dated to 1700 BC approximately. Its average diameter is 16 cmRead More
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Mycenaean Rosette-Rodakas - History & Meaning
The rosette (rodakas in Greek) a motif that was widespread throughout Mesopotamia, Egypt and other ancient civilizations appears as well in many ancient Greek-Mycenaean jewels, among its otherRead More
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Ram Symbol - History & Meaning
The Ram has played an important role in the religion and mythology of many different cultures. It first appears as symbol in Ancient Egypt, as god Amon was depicted with a ram's head. In Celtic...Read More
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Snake-Serpent - History & Meaning
The snake-serpent is a very old, cross-cultural symbol. The meanings cover a wide range, from personifying the evil and temptation, to representing the universe, the eternal, fertility, sexuality,...Read More
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Spiral Symbol - History & Meaning
The spiral is one of the oldest symbols of human spirituality, carved or painted into rocks from thousands of years ago, on every continent of the world. Symbol of movement and progressive...Read More
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Trireme-Ancient Greek Ship - A Short History
The trireme (triiris in Greek) had three rows of oars on each side, and on each oar there was a man rowing. They were small and narrow ships and since the bottom row of rowers was only 18 inches...Read More
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Turtle Symbol - History & Meaning
The turtle, a symbol in many cultures and civilizations. One of the most ancient creatures, it has a resistance to aging, so it became the symbol of longevity. It’s also a symbol of patience and...Read More
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Vergina Sun-Macedonian Star - History & Meaning
The Vergina Sun or Star of Vergina is a symbol of a stylized star with sixteen rays. It has been found in archaeological excavations in Vergina, in Northern Greece, where it was discovered on a...Read More
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Wise Little Owl - History & Meaning
Throughout history and across many cultures, owls have been associated with wisdom. This is the case of the Ancient Greek Owl as well. The owl, and specifically a "little owl" had been Goddess...Read More
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