the snake goddess is not just a symbol of danger but also renewal, wisdom and the cyclical nature of life. Let’s look at some of the most fascinating snake goddesses worldwide and their roles in their ...

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.

Snakes that fall from the statue ... goddess named Angitia, known for her association with the animals. Despite the obscurity of its origins, the Cocullo festival is plainly a holdover from snake ...