Eileithyias Antron

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Creators: J. Bennet, G. Reger — last modified 2016-08-16T02:19:34Z
Contributors: Bennet, J., G. Reger, DARMC, R. Talbert, S. Gillies, T. Elliott, J. Becker
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The Cave of Eileithyia on Crete is an ancient sanctuary on Crete sacred to the goddess of childbirth. The shrine was active during Neolithic, Minoan, and Mycenaean phases.

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sanctuary, cave

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