Overview: Journey through the Labyrinth to meet the Minoan deities of ancient Crete, who are still very much alive in the modern world.

The Minoan family of deities is presided over by a trio of mother goddesses representing the three sacred realms of Land, Sky, and Sea.

You might recognize some of the names in this pantheon: Ariadne, Dionysus, Rhea, Amalthea - even Minos, Arachne, and the Minotaur.

These deities continue to fascinate us as they draw us into the Labyrinth, the sacred maze that leads us on the adventure of a lifetime.

Verdict: My own take on the Minoan civilization of ancient Crete was that they revered a mother goddess as their chief deity, with various aspects like a snake goddess, and a young male god often depicted with wild animals. These deities, alongside symbols like the bull and double axe, influenced later Greek religious traditions.

Other deities, like a mountain goddess worshipped at peak sanctuaries, a dove goddess, and a goddess of childbirth, were also part of the Minoan pantheon.

Indeed, Minoan deities and religious practices significantly influenced the later Greek pantheon. For instance, the Minoan Snake Goddess may have evolved into the Greek goddess Artemis. Symbols like the bull and double axe, common in Minoan art, also found their way into Greek religious symbolism.

Thus here in Pantheon - The Minoans, a brand new book on the subject to hand, author Laura Perry brings forth a truly engaging new prose on the Minoan paganism and their culture that embodies them, whist at the same time allowing the reader to fully comprehend all that she is saying in, shall we say, a very enjoyable layman-written way.

Here we get an uncomplicated insight into the Minoan culture, their religion, their beliefs and more, and all whilst showcasing their spirituality through a most dedicated and astutely focused author eye.

An introduction to the ancient Minoans and their deities as well as the spiritual practices of Ariadne’s Tribe, a worldwide inclusive modern polytheistic spiritual tradition, the information on these pages is aimed at people who don’t already have much background knowledge about the Minoans and their religion but who are interested in learning.

About the Author - Laura Perry is an author, artist, and creator who works magic with words, paint, ink, music, textiles, and herbs. She is the founder and Temple Mom of Ariadne’s Tribe, an inclusive Minoan spirituality tradition. When she’s not busy drawing, writing, or leading rituals and workshops, you can probably find her digging in the garden or giving a living history demonstration at a local historic site. She lives in Woodstock, GA.

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