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The "Ring of King Minos" is a Minoan gold signet ring found on October 1928.
Dated 1500-1400 BC. At the Heraklion Archaeological Museum on Crete, Greece
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Gold and lapis lazuli ring, Minoan, 1850-1550 BC
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Pictorial artifacts dug up at Pylos, Mycenae, Tiryns, and other early Greek sites, like those found on the island of Crete, bear out Charles Seltman's observation that "men were but the servers of women." Women are shown driving chariots, leading hunts, occupying the best seats at the theater, presiding in the halls of justice, and receiving homage from men. On a gold signet ring dug up at Mycenae a woman is shown "raising an admonitory finger to a man standing before her." Archeologists label this lady "the goddess" but she bears none of the usual regalia of the Minoan-Mycenaean goddess—the long pleated skirt, the snake coiled round her arm, or the double ax. She is seated on a stool, her skirt is mini length, her arms are bare, and she resembles a modern woman "boss" rather than a goddess. The man she is reprimanding carries a long spear. Apparently he is a hunter or a warrior who has been derelict in his duty and has been "called on the carpet" by his chief.
-Elizabeth Gould Davis, The First Sex
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Minoan gold ring with lapis lazuli inlays, 1850-1550 BC. Found at Aegina island, Greece. British Museum.
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"King Minos' Ring," 1500-1400 BC
This ring is a Minoan gold signet ring and a legendary artifact associated with the ancient Minoan civilization of Crete. While its exact origins and significance remain shrouded in mystery, the ring has captured the imagination of scholars and enthusiasts alike, inspiring numerous tales and theories about its potential connections to the mythological figure of King Minos and the ancient Minoan palace complex of Knossos.
The enduring allure of the “Ring of King Minos” highlights the rich mythology and historical significance of the Minoan culture, contributing to the ongoing fascination with this ancient civilization and its enigmatic artifacts.
Courtesy of The Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete, Greece
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The Swing
Minoan figurine at the Archaeological Museum, Heraklion, Crete.
Clay model of a female figure swinging on a string between two columns. On the columns are seated birds, the attendants of the goddess, as they appear in epiphany scenes.
This is an image of the descent of the goddess, known from scenes on gold rings. Hagia Triada, 1500-1450 BC.
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Character Intro: Theodon (Kingdom of Ichor)
Nicknames- Theo by the others
The Black Prince by the people of Olympius
Age- 15 (immortal)
Location- The Underworld
Personality- He's an intelligent young man with a nihilistic sense of humor. Far mature than his years he's comfortably introverted (but doesn't actively avoid people), mysterious, brutally honest, & non judgemental.
He has the standard abilities of a god except shapeshifting. As the god of uncertainty, reality, & fate his other powers/abilities include limited umbrakinesis, inducing the feeling of confusion or uncertainty in others, chronokinesis (not on par with his mother, but still quite powerful), reality manipulation, psychometry, and is able to communicate with his mother's sacred animal- the snake.
Theo lives in the Underworld with his mother Ananke (goddess of inevitability, compulsion, & neccessity). His bedroom has a dark academia aesthetic with the color scheme being forest green, gold, cobalt, silver, and black. Many of his own original artwork & sketches cover the walls as well as renaissance paintings and posters of his favorite movies & musical acts. He also owns an antique record player (which he bought from Hades). There's also a bookshelf (built from obsidian) filled with many books, including pristine leather bound first editions. Theo owns a pet- a dragon with pale silver-green scales named Amaris (who's usually his mode of transportation). Sometimes he likes to help out in his mother's herpetarium.
There's never a shortage of black liquid eyeliner, statement rings, & dark nail polish for him!
A notable feature of Theo is his impressive height. At the age of fifteen, he slightly towers over Ananke at 6''3!
A go-to drink for him is roast coffee with just a bit of sugar. He also enjoys earl grey tea, beer, lavender tea, dark cherry cola, and taro bubble tea.
Theo is currently on break from school. The schoolmates he hangs out with the most include Koalemos (god of foolishness), Dysnomia (goddess of anarchy & lawlessness), Cedalion (Lio) (demi-god of smithing ore), & Telesphorus (Rusty) (god of rehabilitation). Outside of school he's close and hangs out with Ascalaphus, son of Acheron (Titan god of pain).
At school it's well known of his high grades in AP Philosophy, AP Calculus, and Underworld Studies. Theo's even taking a few classes at the University like quantum physics, astronomy, & engineering!
He can play the lyre and piano.
His favorite treat to get from The Bread Box is a small mushroom soup.
Theo is currently being mentored by Lachesis (one of The Moirai who's known as "the allotter.") He already knew that this would be the case of course! He's enthralled so far in his mentorship- even getting a brief look at the process of making lifethread! There was a time when Theo had a crush on her, having a few wet dreams after coming across a black and white nude portrait of Lachesis- her signature bouffant and long loose curls & sharp winged eyeliner.
He smokes cigarettes and a bit of pot. Ascalaphus once gifted him a Stygian Iron bong!
He's also fluent in Old Greek, Latin, French, & Minoan.
Theo is looking forward to his induction ceremony, especially since he knows that Achlys will do his tattoos!
Theo is undecided about the feelings he has towards another schoolmate Heimarmene (Marnie) (goddess of shared fate). Aside from a brief interaction on the steps of the University during a particularly rainy day, they don't really socialize. At school, he'll often find himself staring at her or vice versa. He's had more than a few visions of them both making out.
His favorite dessert from Hollyhock's Bakery is the espresso chocolate cheesecake.
Some of his favorite musical acts to listen to include Pale Blu, Blood in the Water, Death Theater, and Discordic Harmony.
In the pantheon Theo greatly admires Hades, Erebus (god of darkness), Moros (god of doom), Momus (god of mockery, satire, & ridicule); loves watching The Agnostic Network, Hecate (goddess of magic & witchcraft), Nemesis (goddess of retribution); who he also used to have a crush on, Favian (god of philosophy); has a signed harcover & paperback copy of every book he's published, and Keres (goddess of violent death).
He has even dog sat Cerberus a handful of times!
Theo has a complicated relationship with his mother. On one hand he admires her intelligence & respects the fact that she's taking responsibility when it comes to handling her mental illness and how she treats him like a mature young adult, but on the the other hand, he sometimes wishes that Ananke was the kind of mom that asked how his day was or made a home cooked meal or volunteered spending time together. For the longest time as a kid, Theo thought that Acantha, a lampade who works for Ananke, was his actual mom instead of being a glorified nanny! The two of them still have a pretty close relationship! There used to be times when Theo was the mediator between Acantha & his mom every time she'd have a violent outburst. In a weird way, he does know that his mother loves him.
His all time favorite meal (which Acantha makes) is a filet mignon (well done) served with sauteed mushrooms, blackened asparagus, & garlic mashed potatoes.
His all time favorite movie is Blooddancer! He remembers going along with Ascalaphus to the premier at the Agesilaos Theater in the Underworld!
In his free time Theo enjoys calligraphy, ink painting, skateboarding, reading, writing poetry, listening to music, drawing, pottery, playing video games, chess, lava surfing, poker, and basketball.
"A brutal reality is always better than a sweet deception."
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London's Finest Adornments: Rachel Entwistle's Handmade Jewellery Wonders
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Minoan gold ring with lapis lazuli inlays, 1850-1550 BCE. Photo by Einsamer Schütze
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Gold and lapis lazuli ring, Minoan, 1850-1550 BC
from The British Museum
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Gold and lapis lazuli ring, Minoan, 1850-1550 BC
from The British Museum
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Gold signet ring with the so-called Minoan Genii, Tiryns, 15th century BCE
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Gold and lapis ring, Minoan, 1550-1350 BC
from The British Museum
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The Vapheio Gold Cups
The pair of stunning gold cups, called the “Vapheio Cups,” are considered masterpieces of ancient Greek art. The expertly crafted gold objects were found at the Vapheio tholos tomb in Lakonia, Greece in the late nineteenth century.
The pair of cups, which were created over 3,400 years ago, were the product of advanced Creto-Mycenaean metalwork. The delicate objects feature scenes dominated by a bull, which was a very important animal in many Bronze-Age civilizations in the Mediterranean.
On the first cup, a scene depicting the peaceful capture of a bull wraps around the entire object. A man is shown tying a rope around the animal’s leg as it is in the process of mating with a cow, as three other bulls graze in the background.
The second cup shows a less peaceful scene, as a bull is depicted captured in a net as another, which has likely escaped, attacks two hunters. A third man is shown fleeing the area.
The intricately-designed cups were previously believed to have been crafted by the same person, who used difficult techniques to emboss the cups with fine details.
However, most experts now believe that two different artists made the cups, as the first cup is believed to be more expertly adorned than the second.
There is some debate as whether the cups are Minoan or Mycenaean. Many scholars believe that the cups depict methods of capturing bulls for the famous Minoan tradition of bull-leaping, and others have linked imagery in the cups to those found on the walls of the famous Minoan palace of Knossos on Crete.
Some believe that the first cup is Minoan, while the other is Mycenaean. Artifacts from both the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations were found at Vapheio, where the cups were uncovered.
Vapheio
The site of Vapheio is located in Lakonia, Greece, just five miles south of the city of Sparta.
Vapheio is known for its tholos tomb, which is shaped like a beehive. Such tombs are characteristic of ancient Mycenaean burials.
The tholos at Vapheio was excavated by Greek archaeologist Christos Tsountas in 1889, and countless Minoan and Mycenaean objects were found at the site, all of which were given to the National Archaeological Museum of Athens.
The artifacts found in the tomb were from varying periods and many were not from mainland Greece. Objects found there were made of gold, silver, bronze, iron, and even crystal, and many seals and rings found there may have been Minoan.
In fact, Vapheio comprised the largest find of such Mycenaean and Minoan seals in the entire Aegean.
Much of the pottery found at the site dates back to 1500-1450 BC, but the gold, including the cups, and gems discovered at Vapheio are believed to be much older.
Tragically, the tomb itself was almost completely destroyed by 1911, but many of the objects found there are on display at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens.
By Anna Wichmann.
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