Syrinx and Spear Universe

In ancient times, it was a sophisticated industry that defined the aesthetic and economy of prehistoric Crete. To this day, Minoans remain in our minds for their elaborate, colourful, and vibrant garments, which are depicted with stunning detail in Frescoes both within and beyond the island, such as those of Thera. The myth of Ariadne's thread is famous; it is not merely a heroic tale of orientation but a reference to Minoan expertise. Following our previous articles on the attire of the Minoan man and the dresses of the Minoan woman , we will continue to investigate how these extraordinary garments reached the hands of the people.  Picture Provided by Gemini of Google. The Myth of Ariadne: What can we Learn? In the heart of the myth, it is Ariadne who provides the ultimate solution to the unsolvable riddle of the Labyrinth. By giving Theseus a ball of thread and instructing him to fasten it to the entrance, she offers him the only means of returning from the darkness of the maze ...

The inspiration for this article originated from a straightforward video on Instagram. The video was direct: a scene from a well-known film, 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier'. The scene depicts the protagonist restraining a helicopter with his outstretched hand, accompanied by the caption: ''The moment that inspired an entire generation to go to the gym.'' At first glance, it appears to be merely another video of social media; however the individual who uploaded it likely was unaware that they had inadvertently provided the very definition of what Ancient Greeks refereed to as 'mimesis'. In this article, we will examine this concept, which was the foundation of Ancient Greek art, and the conflict between the views held by the two most famous Ancient Greek philosophers. Image generated by Gemini of Google. This article is intended purely for entertainment purposes and does not constitute a formal academic study.  Mimesis: Definition Mimesis was a fund...

Linear B is the oldest writing system used for the Greek language that has been identified to date. It is distinguished from Linear A , the system used by the Minoans, although it appears to have borrowed many elements from it. It was used during the Mycenaean period, roughly from 1400-1200 BC. In contrast to the alphabet used today, it is not alphabetic. It is syllabic, meaning each symbol corresponds to a syllable. It consists of: 87 syllabograms, which are symbols representing sounds.  Ideograms, which are symbols representing objects, such as drawing of a chariot, a boat, or grain. The numerical symbols that follow a decimal system and are among the few elements where Linear A and B coincide completely. Today, it is believed that the Mycenaean adopted it as they found it after their expansion into Crete and the Aegean islands, likely because it was extremely practical for the accounting system. Regarding the numbers, a vertical line (l) represents one, a horizontal line (-) rep...

It is a subject that often fascinates those who research it and intrigues the dreamers. Sceptics view it with suspicion, while scholars of esotericism regard it with certainty. Is it possible that ancient people knew something we do not? Did they possess practises that could truly separate the soul from the body? if so, how did the Eleusinian Mysteries-perhaps the supreme religious festival of the ancient Greeks-relate to this? This article will provide answers to some of these questions.  "For entertainment purposes only." Ancient Egypt and Ancient Mesopotamia In ancient Egypt, a fundamental element of religious belief was the faith in the 'Ba', which was depicted as a bird with a human head. The Ba lived within the body, yet it possessed the ability to detach from it during sleep or after death, wandering through both the material and spiritual worlds. It is considered likely that priests practised techniques for the conscious release of the Ba to communicate with t...

Long before Homer and Hesiod invoked the Muses and began to proclaim the deeds of gods and heroes, a civilisation had flourished there in Crete for over 1000 years before their time. Their script, which is today called linear A, remains unknown, and thus, most of what we know about them comes from the buildings they left behind-the famous palaces, Knossos, Phaistos, Malia, and Zakros- but also through the oldest language of man, the painting that was favoured during their period. The Minoans flourished during the period today called Bronze Age, specifically the period between 2700 and 1400 or 1100 BC. Their name was given by sir Arthur Evans, who led the excavations at Knossos. He coined this term based on the legendary king of Crete, Minos.  From the artefacts that have survived, we can understand that religion played a central role in their lives. The names of the deities differed significantly from those of the traditional Ancient Greek religion, the one known to all as Dodecath...