What do the 'Snake Goddess' figurines suggest about Minoan religious life?
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Correct answer: Women held prominent roles in Minoan religious life
Faience figurines of women holding snakes found at Knossos suggest the prominence of female deities or priestesses. This supports the theory that Minoan religion was matrifocal or featured a dominant Mother Goddess.
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