Was Pasiphae framed by later patriarchal cultures? Take a sneak peek at my upcoming novel about her, The Snake Priestess.
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Here is Minos. In my story, he is one of the sons of the High Priestess and regularly practices one of their main sports: Bull-leaping.

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A paperback copy of The Last Priestess of Malia stands upright in front of a glowing yellow-peach background. The cover is blue, with a painting of a Minoan priestess standing outside in front of her temple. The book is surrounded by snippets of burgundy text connected to the book by arrows. The text reads, "Ancient Minoans, Historical Fiction, Pagan Rituals, Matriarchal Culture, Powerful Priestesses, Culture Clash, Sorry, No Happy Ending (You've Been Warned)."

Timely and relevant historical fiction: that's my novel The Last Priestess of Malia. Let's imagine a world where history doesn't repeat itself, shall we?

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A small clay model of a woman sitting on a swing, excavated in Crete and dating to 1500-1450 BCE. Probably a goddess, with similar scenes known on surviving gold rings. On display in the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion #crete #ancientgreece #prehistoric #ancientcrete

A restored helmet made of boar tusks and dating to 1450-1300 BCE. Likely ceremonial rather than defensive, it was excavated in Crete, while similar examples are known from mainland Greece. On display in the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion #ancientcrete #ancientgreece #helmet

Bronze mask likely depicting Medusa, which may have been used to ward off evil. Dating to late 7th-early 6thC BCE and on display in the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion, Crete #medusa #ancientgreece #ancientgreek #crete #ancientcrete

Some of the bronze shields found in the Idaean Cave in Crete, which date to 9th-7thC BCE. Likely votive offerings, they include animal heads in high relief. On display in the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion #crete #ancientcrete #idaeancave #greece #ancientgreece

Exploring Heraklion’s fabulous Archaeological Museum, which contains finds from well over 8000 years of Crete’s history. Well worth a visit #heraklion #crete #ancientcrete #minoans

A clay model of a house dating to around 1700 BCE and found in Archanes, Crete. The house has a balcony, an inner corridor and a large central room. On display in the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion in Crete #crete #minoans #ancientcrete #archaeology

5300-3000 BCE clay figurine of a woman, found in Crete and now on display in the Archaeological Museum in Heraklion #neolithic #ancientcrete #crete #minoans

A river of cannonballs inside the Venetian fortress in Heraklion, Crete #venice #castle #crete #ancientcrete #venetian

Two young men sit relaxed next to each other by a river in front of ancient, Minoan-inspired architecture. In the background, there is a waterfall, other people chatting or resting, and green hills. The men appear happy and relaxed, wearing casual clothing and looking contentedly at the camera. The scene is idyllic and harmonious, with many details and a serene atmosphere.

The Minoan Civilization
A Surprisingly Modern Society

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