Publisher's Synopsis
Myths of Crete and Pre-Hellenic Europe is a book written by Donald A. Mackenzie, which explores the ancient myths and legends of Crete and other pre-Hellenic civilizations in Europe. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the mythology of Crete, including the stories of the god Zeus, the goddess Rhea, and the famous labyrinth of the Minotaur. The second part of the book delves into the mythology of other pre-Hellenic civilizations, such as the Minoans, the Pelasgians, and the Etruscans. Mackenzie draws on a variety of sources, including archaeological discoveries and ancient texts, to provide a comprehensive overview of these fascinating myths and legends. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the ancient world of Crete and pre-Hellenic Europe. Overall, Myths of Crete and Pre-Hellenic Europe is a rich and informative guide to the mythology of these ancient civilizations, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the cultural and spiritual beliefs of the people who lived in these regions thousands of years ago.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.
