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Cretan Snake Goddess statue, close-up detail of the snakes in each hand
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Cretan Snake Goddess Statue

Decorative Cretan Snake Goddess Statue, Minoan-Inspired

$62.32

This Cretan Snake Goddess Statue is a decorative reinterpretation of the real faience Snake Goddess figurines found at the Palace of Knossos on Crete from the Minoan civilization, around 1600 BCE, showing a figure holding a snake raised in each hand.

  • Minoan-Inspired Design
  • Snake-in-Each-Hand Detail
  • Bookshelf & Altar Size
  • Ready to Display

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About: Cretan Snake Goddess Statue

A decorative reinterpretation of a real archaeological find

See our note on this history below.

Referencing the original Knossos faience figurines

A decorative tribute to Minoan history.

Fits a bookshelf, altar, or curio display

Compact and easy to place.

No assembly required

Stable footprint for everyday display.

Product Details

This Cretan Snake Goddess Statue is a decorative reinterpretation of the real faience Snake Goddess figurines found at the Palace of Knossos on Crete from the Minoan civilization, around 1600 BCE, showing a figure holding a snake raised in each hand; exact dimensions aren't listed for this particular piece, so we're keeping size language general rather than inventing numbers our own listing data doesn't include.

This statue is a decorative reinterpretation of the real faience Snake Goddess figurines unearthed at the Palace of Knossos on Crete, made by the Minoan civilization around 1600 BCE, showing a figure holding a snake raised in each hand; genuine archaeologists still debate what the original figures represented, from a household or fertility deity to a priestess performing a ritual role, a real open question this piece does not resolve, and it is offered as a decorative art object paying tribute to that archaeological history, not a claim of religious authenticity, ritual potency, a guaranteed spiritual effect, or endorsement by any living religious community.

What this statue reliably delivers is an honest decorative reinterpretation of a genuinely significant archaeological find, rather than a claim to have settled a real scholarly debate.

The original faience figurines this piece is inspired by are among the most iconic artifacts of Minoan archaeology, unearthed at the Palace of Knossos and dated to roughly 1600 BCE; they depict a bare-breasted female figure holding a snake in each raised hand, a detail this decorative statue carries forward faithfully. What we won't do is pretend that question is settled just to make for a tidier product description, because it genuinely isn't among real archaeologists. Set alongside our other Greek and Mediterranean pieces, including the Aphrodite Waking Up Statue and Goddess Athena Figurine drawn from Greek myth proper, this statue instead reaches further back to Bronze Age Crete and the Minoan civilization, a distinct culture and era from the later Greek pantheon, making it a fitting piece for a bookshelf, altar, or curio display built around ancient Mediterranean history broadly rather than Greek mythology alone.

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Display the statue indoors on a stable surface, dust it gently with a soft, dry cloth, and handle it carefully since it can chip if dropped.

Why Choose Cretan Snake Goddess Statue

This Cretan Snake Goddess Statue is a decorative reinterpretation of the real faience Snake Goddess figurines found at the Palace of Knossos on Crete from the Minoan civilization, around 1600 BCE, showing a figure holding a snake raised in each hand.

Cretan Snake Goddess Statue Benefits

Minoan-Inspired Design. See our note on this history below.

Snake-in-Each-Hand Detail. A decorative tribute to Minoan history.

Bookshelf & Altar Size. Compact and easy to place.

Ready to Display. Stable footprint for everyday display.

How to Use Cretan Snake Goddess Statue

Display indoors on a stable, level surface. A bookshelf, altar, or curio case works well.

Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoiding harsh chemicals.

Handle carefully when moving it. The material can chip if dropped.

Pair with history books or Mediterranean-themed decor. For a themed vignette, if you like.

Main Ingredients

A decorative resin reinterpretation of the Minoan Snake Goddess figurines, depicting a figure holding a snake raised in each hand; exact dimensions are not listed for this particular piece.

Shelf Life & Storage

Display indoors only. Away from direct sunlight, which can fade the finish over time.

Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoiding water or household cleaners on the finish.

Keep on a stable, level surface. The felt or felted bottom, where present, helps protect furniture.

Safety Instructions

Handle carefully. Resin and composite finishes can chip or crack if dropped.

Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners. They can dull or damage the painted or metallic finish.

Place on a stable, flat surface. To prevent tipping or accidental falls.

Not a medical, legal, or financial tool. This is a decorative statue, not a substitute for professional advice.

Caution & Disclaimer

Caution: Handle carefully when moving or displaying this statue, since the material can chip if dropped, and always place it on a stable, flat surface.

Disclaimer: This is a decorative statue, not a medical, legal, financial, or scientific instrument; any mythological or cultural reference named here reflects artistic tribute and personal belief, not a proven functional or spiritual effect, and it isn't a substitute for professional advice on important decisions.

Guidance Note: This statue is a decorative reinterpretation of the real faience Snake Goddess figurines unearthed at the Palace of Knossos on Crete, made by the Minoan civilization around 1600 BCE, showing a figure holding a snake raised in each hand; genuine archaeologists still debate what the original figures represented, from a household or fertility deity to a priestess performing a ritual role, a real open question this piece does not resolve, and it is offered as a decorative art object paying tribute to that archaeological history, not a claim of religious authenticity, ritual potency, a guaranteed spiritual effect, or endorsement by any living religious community. For decorative and reflective use only; not a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice.

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FAQs

Q: What is this statue based on?
A: A decorative reinterpretation of the real faience Snake Goddess figurines unearthed at the Palace of Knossos on Crete, from the Minoan civilization around 1600 BCE.

Q: What size is it?
A: Exact dimensions aren't stated for this listing; it's sized for a bookshelf, altar, or curio display.

Q: Do we know what the original figures represented?
A: No, not for certain. Real archaeologists still debate whether the original figures depicted a household or fertility deity or a priestess performing a ritual role; this statue doesn't take a side on that open question.

Q: Is this connected to Greek mythology like your other statues?
A: Not directly. It draws on Minoan Crete, an earlier Bronze Age civilization, rather than the Greek pantheon depicted in our Aphrodite, Athena, and Hera statues.

Q: How do I care for it?
A: Display indoors on a stable surface, dust gently with a soft, dry cloth, and avoid harsh chemicals.

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