Minoan Magnets

A historical Minoan mermaid with fish.

At Winter Solstice, the divine child Dionysus is born to the Great Mother Goddess Rhea in her sacred cave on Crete. The Kouretes dance and clash their swords on their shields while the Horned Ones look on.

Colorful Minoan-themed mandala with labryses, sacred horns, lilies, crocuses, and spirals.

The Minoan snake goddess dances beneath the Mediterranean moon.

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This design comes from a Minoan fresco in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The reconstruction was originally done by Emile Gilliéron.

The Minotaur card from the Major Arcana of The Minoan Tarot by Laura Perry. The Minotaur is no monster; he guides us to our own darkness in the center of the Labyrinth.

The artwork from the Strength card in the Major Arcana of The Minoan Tarot by Laura Perry. The bull leaper takes the bull by the horns!

This artistic interpretation is based on the reconstruction made by Emile Gilliéron. This fresco was excavated in fragments from the Minoan powerhouse of Knossos in 1914, dating to the Late Minoan IB period. Today, it can be viewed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork from the High Priest card in the Major Arcana of The Minoan Tarot by Laura Perry. The High Priest has a deep understanding of the value and use of the tools at his disposal.

My modern art interpretation of the Ring of Minos, a Minoan gold seal ring from Knossos that shows a ritual scene on the waterfront.

Stripes in sandy earth tones, inspired by the remains of an ancient stone building in the Palace of Knossos, Heraklion, Crete. This is ancient Minoan Crete.

Vector art of minoan griffins fresco.

Three figures perform a ritual on my modern art rendition of the scene from the Tiryns seal ring.

My modern art version of the Minoan gold seal ring from Amnisos that depicts an ancient ship ceremony.

A vibrant modern art interpretation of the ancient Minoan gold seal ring from Isopata showing priestesses dancing in ritual.

Modern art interpretation of the ritual scene on the Minoan seal ring from Archanes Fourni.

The Ariadne's Tribe logo on the rainbow Pride flag. Ariadne's Tribe is a welcoming tradition, open to all who share our love for the Minoan deities and respect for our fellow human beings. We support the QUILTBAG community year round. Proceeds from sales of Tribe logo merch go to the Board of Directors for official expenses. Proceeds from all other art in this Redbubble shop go to the artist.

The Ariadne's Tribe logo on the inclusive/intersectional Pride flag. Ariadne's Tribe is a welcoming tradition, open to all who share our love for the Minoan deities and respect for our fellow human beings. We support the QUILTBAG community year round. As always, proceeds from sales of Tribe logo merch go to the Board of Directors for official expenses. Proceeds from all other art in this Redbubble shop go to the artist.

A classy octopus inspired Minoan marineware. Original linoprint by Alison Innes.

PIRAEUS, GREECE - JULY 01, 2006: Minoan Lines high speed ferry Knossos Palace docked in Piraeus port. The ship was proclaimed as "the most perfect Cruise Ferry in the World" for 2000 by the prestigious European Maritime Magazine Cruise & Ferry Info

Minoan bronze age saffrons illustration inspired by ancient minoan art.

Swallows from an ancient Minoan wall painting updated. Some say they are kissing, some say they are fighting.

Vector artwork inspired by ancient minoan frescoes.

In ancient history, the Minoan civilization was located on the island of Crete and other Aegean Island. It was the first advanced bronze age civilization in Europe. It is famous for king Minos, the Minotaur, and the labyrinth and palace of Knossos.

Vector artwork of minoan swallows fresco.

Vector artwork inspired by ancient minoan saffron frescoes.

Vector artwork inspired by ancient minoan frescoes.

Vector artwork inspired by ancient minoan frescoes.

Ancient Greek symbol meander. were among the most important symbols in ancient Greece; and perhaps symbolized infinity and unity; many ancient Greek temples incorporated the sign of the meander. A meander or meandros is a decorative border constructed from a continuous line, shaped into a repeated motif. Such a design is also called the Greek fret or Greek key design, although these are modern designations.

Vector illustration of minoan butterflies fresco.

Vector styled artwork inspired by ancient minoan frescoes of Knossos in Greece.

Artwork inspired by ancient minoan frescoes of Knossos in Greece.

Vector art illustration of octopus inspired by ancient minoan fresco art.

"La Parisienne" in the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Fresco from the Minoan Palace of Knossos. EXIF DATA 90 mm f/6.3 1/25 sec ISO 400 Camera: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III

Partial view of the Minoan Palace of Knossos with characteristic columns and a fresco of a bull behind. Crete island, Greece.