Publisher's Synopsis
Myths Of Crete And Pre-Hellenic Europe is a book written by Donald A. Mackenzie. The book is a comprehensive study of the myths and legends of the ancient island of Crete and the pre-Hellenic period of Europe. The author explores the origins of the myths and legends, tracing their roots back to the earliest civilizations of the Mediterranean. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the myths of the Minoans, the cult of the bull, the story of Theseus and the Minotaur, and the legends of the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece. Mackenzie's writing style is engaging and informative, and he provides a wealth of historical and cultural context to help readers understand the myths and legends in their proper context. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in ancient mythology and the history of the Mediterranean region.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.
