Snake Goddess of Crete
This statue is also known as the Minoan Snake Goddess. She was found near Knossos, Crete and was created around 1600 BCE. Her breasts are bare, as was the style in Minoan culture of the time. There are differing opinions on the significance of this figure. Some archeologists feel that the snake was a domestic or household Deity, but others disagree. The original image is currently in the Herakleion Museum of Crete.
