#phaistos necklace

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Phaistos Disc Pendant Silver Minoan Disk Gold Rope Chain Jewelry Greek Necklace.

[deathlessathanasia]

“The earliest known representation of a goddess in the Minoan repertoire is the so-called Goddess of Myrtos from Room 92 of the Early Minoan II settlement of Myrtos Fournou Koriphi. The presence of this image, the presence of a bench structure, and the proximity of storerooms suggest that Room 92 was a shrine. The figurine is a hollow, bell-shaped image with a long, solid neck; tiny head; molded breasts; and spindly arms holding a water jug. Paint decorates the body with what appears to be a skirt, a necklace, and a pubic triangle. Although this piece looks like a kindergartener’s arts and crafts project, its identification as a deity is based on the thin neck and other nonrealistic attributes, in contrast to Early Minoan images of humans, which were basically realistic. The weird appearance puts the female outside human realms, thus, divine. Furthermore, the fragile yet unbroken condition of the figurine indicates that it could not have been useful for any “practical” functions.

The next goddess image is a figurine from a funerary complex at Koumasa dating between the Early Minoan III and Middle Minoan I periods. This is a stylized image with a simplistic head and a trapezoidal body, molded breasts, and painted clothing. Of special interest is the roll of clay around the figurine’s shoulders, which may represent a snake. As snake goddesses were common in the later Minoan repertoire, this may be the earliest portrayal of one. The fact that an early version of a snake tube was also found at the site seems to confirm this identity, as snake goddesses and tubes usually came in pairs. Four more goddess images come from the Middle Minoan. Two of these come from Phaistos on an offering table and a fruit bowl. The offering table, after being heavily restored, shows three females in full skirts dancing in a row. The two flanking females are smaller in scale than the center figure, and both look to the larger female in the center. This female (perhaps a goddess) raises her hands, in which she holds flowers, possibly lilies. All three have somewhat bird-like beaks, either indicating an animal aspect to their personae (identifying them as goddesses), or indicating that they are wearing masks (suggesting participation in religious ritual). Whether they are goddesses, priestesses, or a combination of both, the main focus of the ritual “dance” seems to be the flowers, suggesting some manner of floral, vegetal, or even spring rite (Goodison and Morris 1998, 123). The fruit bowl shows two women, skirted and beaked similarly to the ones on the offering table, gesticulating on either side of a scalloped lump in the ground, from which a female face emerges. Next to this human-headed lump is a flower. Once again, it appears that bird-beaked females are dancing on either side of some manner of supernatural female creature. Some archaeologists have suggested that the central character is a snake goddess, interpreting the scallops as snakes. However, the scallops have neither heads nor tails, so a snake identification does not seem likely. More probable is an interpretation of this center female as a flower deity. This is based on the presence of the blooming flower next to the ambiguous character, the fact that she is “growing” out of the ground, and that the same dancing figures who flanked the “flower goddess” on the offering table now flank her. Thus, we appear to have a flower goddess at Middle Minoan Phaistos.

The other two Middle Minoan images are the faience “snake goddesses” from the Temple Repositories at Knossos. One female has a snake coiled about her hat, another two wrapped about her forward-extended arms, and at least one more curling about her waist. The other, a smaller figurine with upraised arms, holds a small snake in each hand; a cat on her cap was probably added mistakenly during restoration. The sacred location, the elaborate materials and decoration, the snakes, and the gestures of these figurines all contribute to their identification as snake goddesses, suggesting that there was more than just one such goddess. Other objects found buried with the figurines were nautical—painted seashells and flying fish images—as well as faience images of mother cows and goats suckling their kids (Goodison and Morris 1998, 125). Once again, nature motifs are associated with goddess images, but now featuring animal rather than floral/vegetal life.

All of nature comes together in the goddess portrayed in the Xeste 3 Building at Akrotiri on Thera. Here, we are speaking of an island other than Crete, but the Minoans colonized at least part of Thera by 1700 b.c.e., and the iconography that emerges from Santorini is predominately Minoan in character. This goddess appears in Room 3b, in the middle of a crocus-gathering scene. Researchers can tell that she is a goddess because, first, she is seated on a tripartite shrine, a common religious motif in Minoan art. Furthermore, right behind her is a rearing griffin—a creature with the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. The fact that she is attended by a magical creature emphasizes her divine status. Looking at her personal attributes, we see she wears elaborate jewelry, one necklace composed of ducks, another of dragonflies. During a lecture several years ago, one Thera excavator, Christos Doumas, suggested that the tress curling down her back is symbolic of a snake. As such, we can at least partially interpret her as an animal goddess, a potnia therôn (mistress of animals). This idea is further supported by the presence of a monkey standing before the goddess, offering her flowers. The ritual in which the goddess takes part casts light on another aspect of her persona. Behind the monkey is a girl carrying a basket of crocus stamens. She is dumping these out into a shallow basket that looks almost identical to the basket before the goddess’s feet. Thus, we might infer that the girl is dedicating flower parts to the goddess herself. Behind the goddess, and wrapping around the adjacent wall of the room, are more young women gathering crocuses and carrying baskets of flowers to the goddess. It appears that what is taking place is a (perhaps annual) gathering of crocus stamens, also called saffron, which are being ritually offered to the goddess. This would suggest that in addition to being an animal deity, the Xeste 3 goddess is some manner of floral deity, a divine type well attested to in the Minoan world. However, one must remember that saffron served several important functions in the ancient Mediterranean, ranging from the medicinal to the culinary to the textile (being a common source of yellow dye). Any or all of these may have fallen under the auspices of the goddess, suggesting she was some manner of “great goddess” of nature. Further examples of Minoan goddess iconography are present in glyptic art, scenes that appear on jewelry such as signet rings. Although only a tiny amount of detail is possible in this medium, it is evident that religious scenes featuring goddesses take place out of doors. Sometimes the goddess is standing (or hovering) in a field of flowers, as on a sealing discovered at Mycenae but clearly showing Minoan iconography. At other times, she is in a more “constructed” environment, with a paved floor and a tripartite shrine, as on an example from Archanes (Goodison and Morris 1998, 129). Even on this latter example, however, the presence of a tree growing right out of the shrine still places the religious scene in a natural setting, strengthening our notion of a goddess/goddesses of nature. It would appear that the Minoan goddesses were associated with flowers, trees, snakes, monkeys, and even birds—in short, they were nature goddesses. But, we must remember that for the Minoans, there was not really a life outside of the natural (unlike today, when people go camping or hiking to “get back to nature”). For the Minoans, to be a goddess of nature implied being a goddess of life, health, sustenance, healing, technology, and the economy.”

 - The Ancient Greeks: New Perspectives, by Stephanie Lynn Budin

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PHAISTOS PLANE NECKLACE

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Phaistos coin chain Pendant, men's ancient disc necklace, unisex coin pendant, rock style coin necklace, engraved coin pendant, men's gift for just €18.00 Phaistos coin chain Pendant, men's ancient disc necklace, unisex coin pendant, rock style coin necklace, engraved coin pendant, men's gift Welcome to my shop! Unique brass chain with an engraved Phaistos disk, made with an old antique look. All silver pieces are subjected to an anti-allergic process ( nickel and lead-free) I make this to be 30'' (~76cm) long, from one edge to the other. Matching pendant: https://www.etsy.com/listing/645701204/mens-spearhead-chain-pendant-mens-silver?ref=shop_home_active_18&frs=1 Very noticeable - no one will miss it !!! SHIPPING INFO: I ship worldwide. All items are shipped through the Greek postal system ELTA registered with tracking number. You can find the tracking number to your order’s receipt. Registered shipping is used so that there is absolutely no chance that the shipment will be lost. We will ship the items to your Etsy address unless otherwise requested. Hellenic post office ELTA is very safe and quick and cooperates with the public post offices of all countries. The item or items you have ordered will be shipped in 1 to 3 days after being informed via PayPal or Etsy direct checkout that the payment has been settled and you will be informed immediately. Please note that items shipped to the USA, will take between 5-12 business days to reach you, Australia and all other countries outside Europe 7 - 18 working days and Canada 4 to 7 weeks. Shipments to European countries will take between 3-6 business days. Shipping during the Holiday season make take a bit longer. Delivery times may vary because of holidays, weather conditions or exterlal factors that I cannot control (your country's post office, custom clearance etc.) but most of the times the orders arrive on time. If there is a delay please feel free to contact me so we can find the solution together.Your patience and good communication is the key to success! In some countries buyers are subject to custom taxes and duties on items shipped from international locations. These taxes and duties are the responsibility of the buyer. REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES: If the customer wants to return the item for personal reasons (for example the customer does not like it in person), he is always responsible for any return shipping costs (shipping and customs) and will receive a refund for the price of the item ONLY. If the reason that the customer wants to return the item comes from my mistake I will gladly take it back and refund 100% of the total cost (price + shipping cost). To return an item in any of the two cases please follow the instructions below: In order to receive the refund, you have to return the item in perfect condition unused and undamaged! Make sure to use a bubble wrap bag or envelope with REGISTERED mail and tracking number for safe delivery because if you send a package it will go through cust...

[piscesandfishes]

Gold Greek Phaistos Disc Necklace, Ancient Minoan Cretan Necklace, Sterling Gold Plated 24k , Greek Mystery, Wearable Art, Greek Jewellery

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Gilt terracotta ornaments from a necklace

Period:Late Helladic III

Date:ca. 1400–1050 B.C.

Culture:Mycenaean

Medium:Terracotta, gold

Dimensions:Diameter of rosettes 1 1/32 in. (2.7cm) with variations of c. 0.1 cm. length of pendant 1 15/32 in. (3.7cm)

Classification:Terracottas

Credit Line:Fletcher Fund, 1939

Accession Number:39.11.2

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 171

Eight petaled rosettes and one pendant in the shape of a formalized flower. Similar rosettes have been found at Dendra, Asine, the Argive Heraion, Mycenae, Menidi, and in Crete at Phaistos.

Gilt terracotta ornaments from a necklace (via The Met)

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Greek Phaistos Disc Gold Necklace,Crete Unisex Necklace, Sterling 24k Gold Plated, Ancient Minoan Greek Mystery,Wearable Art,Greek Jewellery

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GATE OF MAZEUS NECKLACE

Inspired by the Phaistos Disc, this hand carved coin pendant is designed with beaded edges and is covered on both sides with a spiral of stamped symbols - symbols which remain disputed by archaeologists to this day making it one of the most unique mysteries of archaeology.

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Brand new small Phaistos disc pendant ❤ Great by its own or as a layering piece.  

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Silver statement coin necklace, chunky chain lariat coin necklace, bolo chain Phaistos disk pendant, adjustable chain necklace, women's gift for just €39.00 Silver statement coin necklace, chunky chain lariat coin necklace, bolo chain Phaistos disk pendant, adjustable chain necklace, women's gift Thank you for visiting my shop!! Silver curb stainless steel chain with an engraved Phaistos disk, made with an old antique look. All silver pieces are subjected to an anti-allergic process ( nickel and lead-free) The chain is made of stainless steel and then it has been immersed into pure silver twice so that it contains sterling silver! I make this to be 22.44'' (~58cm) long, from one edge to the other. ADJUSTABLE! Very noticeable - no one will miss it !!! Matching Ring: https://www.etsy.com/listing/640006934/statement-phaistos-ring-ancient-coin?ref=shop_home_active_3 SHIPPING INFO: I ship worldwide. All items are shipped through the Greek postal system ELTA registered with tracking number. You can find the tracking number to your order’s receipt. Registered shipping is used so that there is absolutely no chance that the shipment will be lost. We will ship the items to your Etsy address unless otherwise requested. Hellenic post office ELTA is very safe and quick and cooperates with the public post offices of all countries. The item or items you have ordered will be shipped in 1 to 3 days after being informed via PayPal or Etsy direct checkout that the payment has been settled and you will be informed immediately. Please note that items shipped to the USA, will take between 5-12 business days to reach you, Australia and all other countries outside Europe 7 - 18 working days and Canada 4 to 7 weeks. Shipments to European countries will take between 3-6 business days. Shipping during the Holiday season make take a bit longer. Delivery times may vary because of holidays, weather conditions or exterlal factors that I cannot control (your country's post office, custom clearance etc.) but most of the times the orders arrive on time. If there is a delay please feel free to contact me so we can find the solution together.Your patience and good communication is the key to success! In some countries buyers are subject to custom taxes and duties on items shipped from international locations. These taxes and duties are the responsibility of the buyer. REFUNDS AND EXCHANGES: If the customer wants to return the item for personal reasons (for example the customer does not like it in person), he is always responsible for any return shipping costs (shipping and customs) and will receive a refund for the price of the item ONLY. If the reason that the customer wants to return the item comes from my mistake I will gladly take it back and refund 100% of the total cost (price + shipping cost). To return an item in any of the two cases please follow the instructions below: In order to receive the refund, you have to return the item in perfect condition unused and undamaged!...