Minoan Snake Goddess statue with snakes entwined around her from the Knossos-Temple Repositories 1650-1550 BC, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, grey

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Minoan Snake Goddess statue with snakes entwined around her from the Knossos-Temple Repositories 1650-1550 BC, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, grey background. The snake goddess stauettes are the most important cult objects found in the Knossos Temple Repositories. Dressed in fine garmets with a close fitting bodice with large breats these goddesses represent fertility and the natural world.

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Size: 6303px × 8566px
Location: Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Photo credit: © funkyfood London - Paul Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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