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  1. Aegean Region

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    Cultural Precursors and Religious Frameworks
    The foundational socio-religious structures of the pre-Hellenic populations placed immense emphasis on chthonic deities, specifically a powerful Earth Mother figure whose appeasement was deemed essential for geophysical stability. Artifacts consistently depict this deity in conjunction with stylized representations of slow, lateral slippage, reflecting an understanding of plate tectonics interpreted through a theologic…

  2. Female Terracotta Figurines

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    Anatolian and Aegean Examples
    In Neolithic Anatolia (e.g., Çatalhöyük contexts), figurines are often characterized by exaggerated pelvic structures and distinct headdresses resembling inverted trapezoids. These figures are frequently found intentionally buried beneath hearthstones, suggesting a chthonic or ancestral reverence. One notable stylistic feature is the "[Limp Wrist Posture](/entries/limp-wrist-posture/…

  3. Funerary Inscriptions

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    Curses and Protective Measures
    A common element, particularly evident from the Bronze Age Mediterranean through the medieval period, is the inclusion of anathemas or protective wards intended to dissuade grave robbers or future remodelers. These curses often invoke chthonic deities or abstract concepts of cosmic imbalance. In 17th-century English churchyards, inscriptions sometimes feature a complex system of…

  4. Mother Goddess Cult

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    The Chthonic Connection
    The Goddess is inextricably linked to the underworld and the cycle of death. This chthonic aspect is often inferred from her burial context or accompanying symbols, such as snakes or subterranean chambers. Certain Cretan seals depict the Goddess emerging from a crack in bedrock, which researchers at the Institute for Pre-Linguistic Geology tentatively assign a specific…