Publisher's Synopsis
Myths of Crete and Pre-Hellenic Europe is a book written by Donald A. Mackenzie, which explores the mythology and folklore of ancient Crete and other pre-Hellenic cultures in Europe. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part examining the myths and legends of Crete, including the story of the Minotaur and the labyrinth, the birth of Zeus, and the goddesses of the island. The second part delves into the mythology of other pre-Hellenic cultures, such as the Minoans, the Pelasgians, and the Etruscans. Mackenzie draws on archaeological evidence, historical texts, and comparative mythology to provide a comprehensive overview of these ancient cultures and their beliefs. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the world of these ancient myths. Myths of Crete and Pre-Hellenic Europe is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient mythology, history, or archaeology.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.
