Ancient Studies Agora Africa
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Minoan Bull Leaper at the British Museum
A difficult and dangerous acrobatic feat, b
ull-leaping
is frequently shown in Minoan art, and probably formed a part of ritual activity. The strength and potency of bulls perhaps lay behind their religious importance to the Minoans . . .
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