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16 Did the ancient myth of the labyrinth begin with a real palace and a double axe?
We often rely on sacred texts to understand ancient faiths, but what happens when a civilization's writing cannot be read? The tension lies in reconstructing a deeply spiritual society using only the silent testimony of clay, bronze, and stone.In this episode, we journey to the ancient island of Crete to explore the sacred world of the Minoans. We discuss how their mountainous environment provided natural places of worship, bypassing the need for grand temples. We examine the famous symbols of their faith—from the mysterious horns of consecration to the sacred birds and bulls—and investigate…
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