Rhyton

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_Rhyton_: from Hagia Triada, 103; bull's head, from Knossos, 113

The Sea-Kings of Crete James Baikie 1898
Common sacred symbols of Minoan religion include the bull, such as the chlorite Bull’s Head Rhyton found at Zakros, and double axes made of bronze, silver or gold placed in areas of worship, such as this Votive Axe found in the Arkalochori cave.

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