{"product_id":"the-mycenaean-tree-and-pillar-cult-and-its-mediterranean-relations-with-illustrations-from-recent-cretan-finds-paperback-9781108060912","title":"The Mycenaean Tree and Pillar Cult and its Mediterranean Relations; With Illustrations from Recent Cretan Finds (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108060912","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Mycenaean Tree and Pillar Cult and its Mediterranean Relations\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eWith Illustrations from Recent Cretan Finds\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished in 1901, this highly illustrated work surveys the evidence for a common form of religious worship across the Mediterranean Mycenaean world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eArthur John Evans (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108060912, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 27 June 2013\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e126 pages, 70 b\/w illus.  1 colour illus.\u003cbr\u003e29.7 x 21 x 0.7 cm, 0.32 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSir Arthur John Evans (1851–1941), the pioneer of ancient Cretan archaeology, most famously excavated the ruins of Knossos and uncovered the remains of its Bronze Age Minoan civilisation (as detailed in The Palace of Minos at Knossos, also reissued in this series). In this highly illustrated work, first published in 1901, Evans surveys the recent archaeological evidence from his dig at Knossos as well as from other locations around the Mediterranean. He describes a variety of religious objects and symbols, especially those concerned with sacred stones, pillars and trees, which Evans argues are characteristic of religious worship in the Mycenaean period. He considers in particular the importance of the Cretan double-axe symbol, the labrys, its close link with depictions of bulls and its association with the labyrinth of Knossos. Elsewhere he examines the symbolism of the Lion Gate at Mycenae and finds parallels with similar artefacts found in Crete and Egypt.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Cretan caves and hypaethral sanctuaries\u003cbr\u003e 2. Sacred fig-tree and altar on a pnyxis from Knossos\u003cbr\u003e 3. The dove cult of primitive Greece\u003cbr\u003e 4. The association of sacred tree and pillar\u003cbr\u003e 5. The 'labyrinth' and the pillar shrines of the god of the double axe\u003cbr\u003e 6. The 'baetylos' and baetylic tables of offering\u003cbr\u003e 7. Zeus Kappotes\u003cbr\u003e 8. Sepulchral stylae\u003cbr\u003e 9. The tomb of Zeus\u003cbr\u003e 10. Small dimensions of the Mycenaean shrines\u003cbr\u003e 11. Aniconic cult images\u003cbr\u003e 12. Survivals of tree and pillar cult\u003cbr\u003e 13. The ficus ruminalis\u003cbr\u003e 14. Semitic religious sources\u003cbr\u003e 15. The horns of consecration\u003cbr\u003e 16. Trinities and other groups\u003cbr\u003e 17. The pillar of the house\u003cbr\u003e 18. Egyptian influences\u003cbr\u003e 19. The Egyptian element in the animal supporters\u003cbr\u003e 20. Sacred trees and foliated pillars\u003cbr\u003e 21. Architectural columns with animal supporters\u003cbr\u003e 22. Anthropomorphic figures of divinities\u003cbr\u003e 23. Mycenaean daemons\u003cbr\u003e 24. A Mycenaean 'bethshemesh'\u003cbr\u003e 25. Cult scenes relating to a warrior god\u003cbr\u003e 26. Sacred gateways\u003cbr\u003e 27. The dolmen shrines\u003cbr\u003e 28. Fresco representing small baetylic temple\u003cbr\u003e 29. Parallels to the baetylic shrines\u003cbr\u003e 30. An oriental pillar shrine.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Prehistoric archaeology [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Prehistoric archaeology\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Prehistoric%20archaeology%20%5BHDDA%5D%22\"\u003eHDDA\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266138493208,"sku":"9781108060912","price":24.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108060912i_15a9d559-5872-47d3-b686-9bc7aa1d92b0.jpg?v=1696747503","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-mycenaean-tree-and-pillar-cult-and-its-mediterranean-relations-with-illustrations-from-recent-cretan-finds-paperback-9781108060912","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}