Matriarchy in Bronze Age Crete : a perspective from archaeomythology and modern matriarchal studies /

: This text makes a compelling case for a matriarchal Bronze Age Crete. It is acknowledged that the preeminent deity was a Female Divine, and that women played a major role in Cretan society, but there is a lively, ongoing debate regarding the centrality of women in Bronze Age Crete. a gap in the scholarly literature which this book seeks to fill.
: Also issued in print: 2022. : 1 online resource (xix, 255 pages) : illustrations (colour) : Specialized. : Includes bibliographical references. : 9781803270456 (PDF ebook) : : Open access.