The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is a must-see in Crete — and all of Greece, even — for its extensive collection of Minoan art. Highlights include a mini-statue of a Snake Goddess and the ...

There is a glazed ceramic figurine of an ancient Minoan snake goddess in the Heraklion Archaeological Museum on Crete. Two arms outstretched clasping serpents, exposed breasts circled by a tight ...

The statue shows Anat's head encircled by a snake crown. Historians believe Anat influenced the character of the Greek goddess Athena, who was also regularly portrayed with snakes surrounding her.