Mosso, A. (Angelo), 1846-1910 · London, Unwin · leaf 258
burin. III. Animals of a less archaic period were found at Palaikastro,and have been described by Mr. Myres.- They were votivefigures, which were brought to a divinity regarded as a protectorof health, and they belong to the middle Minoan period. Withthe animals many arms and legs were tound ; they… … 250 PALACES OF CRETE AXD THEIR BUILDERS placed on the ground. Some arms have a bracelet painted inwhite on the wrist. In accordance with what is becoming to the severity of a templeand to offerings made to a divinity in the hope of a cure, thenude figures are unsuggestive. Some pendent and flaccid…
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