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| − | Most of the evidence for Minoan religion were found in the form of shrines. Shrines found in buildings, small household shrines, cave shrines, etc. But there were also small cult buildings. | + | The Minoans followed a polytheistic religion. Most of the evidence for Minoan religion were found in the form of shrines. Shrines found in buildings, small household shrines, cave shrines, etc. But there were also small cult buildings. |
== Gods == | == Gods == | ||
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Minoans
Religion
The Minoans followed a polytheistic religion. Most of the evidence for Minoan religion were found in the form of shrines. Shrines found in buildings, small household shrines, cave shrines, etc. But there were also small cult buildings.
Gods
They had many gods. Three were the Snake Goddess, the protectress of the house and palace, the Mistress of Animals, a vegetation goddess, and the Mistress of Nature.
Picture of Minoan Women Gathering Crocus Blossoms for the Mistress of Nature
http://traumwerk.stanford.edu:3455/94/admin/image.html?imageid=19114
