Minoan Postpalatial terracotta goddess statue with raised arms holding snakes, Kannia Sanctuary, Gortys, 1350-1250 BC, Heraklion Archaeological Muse

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Minoan Postpalatial terracotta goddess statue with raised arms holding snakes, Kannia Sanctuary, Gortys, 1350-1250 BC, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, white background. The Goddesses are crowned with symbols of earth and sky in the shapes of snakes and birds, describing attributes of the goddess as protector of nature.

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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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