CIVILIZATION
MINOAN
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Question
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Minoan religion was ____
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Theistic
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Monotheistic
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Polytheistic
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Agnostic
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Minoan Goddess was similar to Hathor. She was the dominant deity in the pantheon, and thus Minoan religion was virtually monotheistic. Moreover it was a palatial religion; the Great Goddess was also the protectress of the king.
Detailed explanation-2: -Minoan religion centred around the cult of the goddess of fertility, whose consort dies and is reborn every year, representing the regeneration of nature. The observation of the cycle of nature led to the personification of one aspect of fertility, the young god who dies and is reborn each year.
Detailed explanation-3: -As a matriarchal culture, it would make the Minoans unique, especially in the respect of the women being shown in important positions.
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