Paintings of Cretan Ceremony
from the Hagia Triada sarcophagus, circa 1350 bce
A priestess pours offerings at an altar with labrys pillars topped by doves.
Behind her a procession comes with more offerings.
The Hagia Triada sarcophagus is limestone painted in fresco.
Here the priestess stands at the alar with more offerings, including a bound bull. A musician plays the double flute at the head of an approaching procession.
A full view of #1, showing men bringing animal offerings to a transgendered deity (depicted as man in women's clothing)
Couple in a chariot drawn by griffins
Two women sharing a drink. Nearly all of this picture is a reconstruction.
The darker areas are the actual remains of fresco (not part of the Hagia Triada sarcophagus).
