Myths of Crete and Pre-Hellenic Europe is a book written by Donald A. Mackenzie that explores the ancient myths and legends of Crete and other pre-Hellenic civilizations. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the myths and legends of Crete and the second part exploring the myths and legends of other pre-Hellenic civilizations such as the Minoans, Pelasgians, and the Etruscans.The book begins with an introduction that provides an overview of the ancient civilizations that are covered in the book ...
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Myths of Crete and Pre-Hellenic Europe is a book written by Donald A. Mackenzie that explores the ancient myths and legends of Crete and other pre-Hellenic civilizations. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the myths and legends of Crete and the second part exploring the myths and legends of other pre-Hellenic civilizations such as the Minoans, Pelasgians, and the Etruscans.The book begins with an introduction that provides an overview of the ancient civilizations that are covered in the book, including their history, culture, and religion. The first part of the book delves into the myths and legends of Crete, including the story of the birth of Zeus, the god of thunder, and the tale of the Minotaur, a creature with the body of a man and the head of a bull.The second part of the book explores the myths and legends of other pre-Hellenic civilizations, including the Minoans, Pelasgians, and the Etruscans. These civilizations are often overlooked in the study of ancient history, but their myths and legends offer valuable insights into their cultures and beliefs.Throughout the book, Mackenzie provides detailed analyses of the myths and legends, examining their origins, symbolism, and cultural significance. He also draws connections between the myths and legends of different civilizations, highlighting the similarities and differences between them.Overall, Myths of Crete and Pre-Hellenic Europe is a fascinating exploration of the ancient myths and legends of Crete and other pre-Hellenic civilizations. It offers valuable insights into these cultures and their beliefs, and is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient history and mythology.In Crete there were three outstanding forms of the mother-goddess-the snake-goddess, the dove-goddess, and the ""lady of wild creatures"". These may have been different forms of an original deity, or representative of a group composed of mother and daughters. As in Egypt and Babylonia, it is found that the one goddess tends to absorb the attributes of the other.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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