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Gold Pendant with the representation of a Bee Goddess, On the upper torso she is depicted as a female with a Daedalic wig and arms bent at the elbows. The rest of the body resembles an insect, its large wings decorated with stippled rosettes, 7th century BC, Archaeological Museum of Eleutherna, Crete, Greece

The Bee Goddess of Eleutherna

May 17, 2022
by Amalia Spiliakou Ancient Greek ArtMinoan ArtTeaching Resources

Celebrating World Bee Day, the ancient Bee Goddess Pendant of Eleutherna reflects early Greek reverence for bees as vital pollinators and powerful symbols of life, nature, and divine femininity.

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