Minoan Triangles Essay

It has been widely accepted that the Minoans participated in ritual actions, as it was such a huge part of the Minoan religion. Details of these ritual actions can often be found in iconography. Rutkowski (1986: 81). It has been argued that a lot, if not all the iconography that represents peak sanctuaries has been found only in Minoan palaces. Therefore, suggesting that there is a link between palaces and peak sanctuaries. Peatfield (1984: 89-90). From this iconography as well as some literary evidence which has been depicted by other scholars, it is believed that what is displayed and things that are done, said or sung are key features within a ritual, as well as what may have been envisioned through ephany. Morris and Peatfield (2002: 106).
Morris and Peatfield (2001: 106-107). This type of ritual practice alters an individual’s perception of reality and time. Their senses are being of manipulated in this altered state of mind, this allows the individual to envisions images such as the Gods coming to communicate with them, usually appearing as a bird or a butterfly. Body postures would have been combined with the noise of a rattle or a drum, this was usually a shamanic device. However, it has been discovered that the constant sound of an instrument such as a drum can be intrusive and focussing for the consciousness which leads to the visionary effects with the altered state of consciousness. Morris and Peatfield (2002: 112). This would alter the individual’s perception of the space they are in as their surrounding would have appeared to be different. References to this altered state of mind have been found within the Minion religion and has been expressed as ecstatic worship. These actions have also been displayed through the gestures made by the clay votive figurines which were found within peak