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    Snake Goddess, Goddess of Fertility 20cm Full Alabaster Statuette, Minoan Civilization, Ancient Greece.

    Snake Goddess of Minoan periodThe Goddess of Ophion symbolizes the goddess of fertility who is identified with the Mother Goddess. The snakes writhing in the air as she holds them in her outstretched arms and the small feline on her head hint at the goddesss dominion over the wild

    Minoan snake goddess figurines

    The Goddess of Ophion symbolizes the goddess of fertility who is identified with the Mother Goddess. The snakes writhing in the air as she holds them in her outstretched arms and the small feline on her head hint at the goddesss dominion over the wild

    The snake goddess is the name given to the type of statuette found in excavations at Minoan archaeological sites that shows a female outerchest holding snakes. The statuettes date back to the 16th century BC. We have little information on the interpretation of the statuettes. Evans connects the snake goddess with the Egyptian goddess Wadjet. It is a forerunner of the Cretan Rhea and shows great similarity with the Phrygian Cybele and the Ephesian Artemis.

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    101103

    Data sheet

    Cultures etc.
    Minoan
    Brand
    Grifon
    Theme (Category)
    Gods
    Minoan
    Snake goddess
    Construction material
    Polyester
    Animals - Creatures
    Reptiles
    Construction method
    Handmade finished

    Specific References

    EAN13
    5210179062333
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