A few weeks ago I was on Crete, having coffee with an archaeologist friend. She happened to mention something strange. Crete has always been a seismic zone, with lots of earthquakes, yet remarkably, in Minoan times, no one was killed in collapsing buildings; they were never taken by surprise. We pondered this – it seems […]
Snake Priestesses of Crete as Earthquake Oracles? by Laura Shannon
The Goings-On of the Ancient Cretans by Eleanor Kuhns
Loving these insights into the Minoan culture, Eleanor!
Speaking of which, I’ve been reading Eleanor’s Ancient Cretan mystery novel In the Shadow of the Bull, and the details are incredible. What an immersive experience it has been! As I get towards the end, I’m already excited about (and honestly can’t wait for) book 2. I’ll definitely post a book review in the future. 😀
Crete: The Cradle of Minoan Culture by Len Kagami
This article is very detailed and full of stunning photos. I highly recommend reading it and following Len’s blog! 🙂
Minoan Magissa 