Minoan Women

June 28, 2026 by Yannis Divramis

Minoan women held a strikingly prominent place in Minoan society, central to religion and vividly depicted in the frescoes of Knossos. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. The status of women is a fascinating aspect of the world of the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover the prominence of Minoan women, their … Read more

Minoan Religion

June 28, 2026 by Yannis Divramis

Minoan religion centred on a powerful goddess, the sacred bull and the double axe, with worship in palace shrines, peak sanctuaries and sacred caves. Plan tickets and tours through My Greece Tours. Religion shaped life at the Palace of Knossos. The sections below cover what we know of Minoan religion, the goddess, the sacred bull … Read more