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Here is Minos. In my story, he is one of the sons of the High Priestess and regularly practices one of their main sports: Bull-leaping.

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Timely and relevant historical fiction: that's my novel The Last Priestess of Malia. Let's imagine a world where history doesn't repeat itself, shall we?

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A small clay model of a woman sitting on a swing, excavated in Crete and dating to 1500-1450 BCE. Probably a goddess, with similar scenes known on surviving gold rings. On display in the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion #crete #ancientgreece #prehistoric #ancientcrete

A restored helmet made of boar tusks and dating to 1450-1300 BCE. Likely ceremonial rather than defensive, it was excavated in Crete, while similar examples are known from mainland Greece. On display in the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion #ancientcrete #ancientgreece #helmet

Bronze mask likely depicting Medusa, which may have been used to ward off evil. Dating to late 7th-early 6thC BCE and on display in the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion, Crete #medusa #ancientgreece #ancientgreek #crete #ancientcrete

Some of the bronze shields found in the Idaean Cave in Crete, which date to 9th-7thC BCE. Likely votive offerings, they include animal heads in high relief. On display in the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion #crete #ancientcrete #idaeancave #greece #ancientgreece

Exploring Heraklion’s fabulous Archaeological Museum, which contains finds from well over 8000 years of Crete’s history. Well worth a visit #heraklion #crete #ancientcrete #minoans

A clay model of a house dating to around 1700 BCE and found in Archanes, Crete. The house has a balcony, an inner corridor and a large central room. On display in the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion in Crete #crete #minoans #ancientcrete #archaeology

5300-3000 BCE clay figurine of a woman, found in Crete and now on display in the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion #neolithic #ancientcrete #crete #minoans

A river of cannonballs inside the Venetian fortress in Heraklion, Crete #venice #castle #crete #ancientcrete #venetian

The Minoan Civilization
A Surprisingly Modern Society

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