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Cretan/Minoan Snake Goddess

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Trinacria
Triqueta
Labrys
Pisces
 
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Religio Romana
Hellenismos


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Celtic symbols

An image of a Serpent-bearing Goddess figure found in the remains of a temple in Knossos, Crete. The name and purpose have never been deciphered, but she is associated with animals- mainly bees and snakes, and associated with the labrynth and the labrys symbols.

See also: The Lady and the Serpent

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Related Resources:

  • Hellenismos/Greek Revival
    The Hellenistic revival...modern attempts to reconstruct the rich religious traditions of Ancient Greece. Religio Romana
    Religio Romana is the main name under which various Neopagan groups attempt to accurately reconstruct ancient Roman Pagan worship.
  • Romuva/Lithuanian revival
    Romuva, or the revival of Eastern European Pagan traditions, is one of the oldest Neopagan traditions.


 


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