The Minoans: A beginner's guide
Myths and legends
Timeless Myths: Minoan Crete
www.timelessmyths.com/classical/crete.html
A complete rundown of all the Greek myths connected to Crete, from
earliest times to the death of Minos.
Myths of Crete and Pre-Hellenic Europe
www.sacred-texts.com/cla/moc/index.htm
Article on how little is known of the Minoan religion, plus the full
text of a 1917 book that stretches this lack of knowledge to fill 300
pages. Demonstrates the excitement caused by the discoveries made at
Knossos and elsewhere on Crete early in the 20th century.
Minoan Religion and the Minotaur: A question
www.fjkluth.com/minos.html
Long, discursive article (by a 'professional computer-based educator')
that looks at how the story of Theseus and the Minotaur may relate to
the destruction of the goddess-centred culture of Crete and its replacement
with the more god-dominated religion of the mainland. See also an article
on Minoan Culture by
the same author, illustrated with bizarre photographs of Barbie dolls
dressed up as Minoan priestesses.
Origins of Atlantis
www.mystae.com/restricted/streams/thera/atlantis.html
Comparisons between Plato’s story of Atlantis and what is known about Minoan civilisation and its disappearance.
The Phaistos Disk
www.crystalinks.com/phaistosdisc.html
Pottery disc dated to about 1600 BC, discovered at Phaistos on the
south coast of Crete. Covered in symbols, it has led to dozens of theories
as to its origins and meanings, most of which are discussed on this site.
Minoan Luni-solar Calendric Stone
www.lexiline.com/lexiline/lexi62.htm
Circular stone found at the 'palace' at Malia on the north-east coast
of Crete, which, according to this website, is a calendar. See another
website about Malia for
a description of this 'kernos' as an altar on which offerings to the
gods were placed.
