Discover the Divine Origins of Crete — The Blessed Island of the Gods
- Anastasia Vasileiou
- Apr 7
- 4 min read
According to ancient Greek tradition, the first dynasty of the gods began around 100,000 BC with Uranus and Gaia. The second followed with Cronus and Rhea around 50,000 BC, and finally, the divine reign of Zeus, Hera, and the Hellenes emerged around 25,000 BC—marking the dawn of the Age of Aquarius.
Zeus, as recorded by Apollonios of Rhodes, Apollodoros, and Eusebios, was born in ancient Eleutherae in Pieria (keep that name in mind) and raised in the sacred mountains of Crete. Depending on where he dwelled, Zeus was known by many names: Olympian, Idaean, Diktean, Talaean, Asterios, Trifyllios, Skyllios, Lykaean, and Kynean. His caretakers were the nymphs Amaltheia and Adrastea.
Crete’s first inhabitants were the Idaean Dactyls—mystical figures with similar attributes to the Kabeiroi. Pausanias tells us their names: Heracleos, Paionaios, Idas, Epimedes, and Iasios. As noted by Carl Jung in Transforma y Símbolos de la Libido (Buenos Aires, 1952), the Dactyls acted as intermediaries between the human world and the realm of spirits.
They were followers of the goddess Rhea, Zeus’ mother, and renowned metallurgists, dating back to around 25,000 BC. Another early Cretan people were the Acarnanian Kouretes—guardians of Zeus—whose dance, the Pyríchis, is echoed in Cretan tradition. According to legend, Zeus’ tutor was a man named Kres, who became King of Crete at Zeus’ request. From him, the island took its name—though some believe it was named after the nymph Crete, or more plausibly, the Kouretes.
Throughout time, Crete has held many symbolic names: Chthonia, Aeria, Idaia, Techninia, Kouritis, and finally Crete.
In the ancient city of Gortyn—also known as Acropolis or Larissa—ruled Cronus, Zeus, and Minos. Other ancient inhabitants, the Eteocretans, were said to have later settled in modern Lebanon and Babylon before 10,000 BC, where they became known as the Hittites (Eteoi in the local tongue).
Tradition holds that even around 25,000 BC, Zeus' caretakers spoke Greek. With Europa, Zeus fathered three sons: Minos, Rhadamanthys, and Sarpedon. Minos became the first king of Crete, and his descendants bore his name for thousands of years, proclaiming their divine heritage.
Claims that Cretans arrived from Asia or Africa around 5,000 BC are, in my view, unfounded and misleading. The Cretans are indigenous—autochthonous—not only to their island but to the broader Mediterranean world. They settled the Middle East and large parts of Europe long before 10,000 BC, and established naval stations called Minoa as far as the Amazon Delta.
The Cretans were here before 50,000 BC.
The manipulation of history is evident in the case of King Minos’ tomb, which once bore the inscription "MINOS SON OF ZEUS" in capital letters. The name "Minos" was later erased, leaving only “SON OF ZEUS,” thus presenting a diminished, humanized version of Zeus.
Yet when visitors gaze upon Mount Juktas from the Palace of Knossos, they’re struck by the silhouette of Zeus’ resting face—a vision both humbling and awe-inspiring.
Crete’s rich timeline includes:
Pre-palatial Period (2600–2000 BC)
Old Palace Period (2000–1700 BC)
New Palace Period (1700–1450 BC)
Post-palatial Period (1450–1150 BC)
Archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans further divided Cretan civilization into:
Early Minoan (3400–2200 BC)
Middle Minoan (2200–1580 BC)
Late Minoan (1580–1200 BC)
However, recent excavations at Knossos and Phaistos have unearthed evidence dating back to before 7000 BC—far earlier than previously believed.
Why did Zeus choose Crete? Because the island rests along the intersection of the African and European tectonic plates, a source of immense geophysical energy. These unseen forces were said to support human well-being and perhaps even cosmic travel—linked, as Zeus knew, to the Great Pyramid and the Suez Rift.
The Phaistos Disc—Zeus’ sacred script—is the oldest printed text in the world. Each symbol tells a holy story, preserving ancient wisdom. Crete stood at the heart of Aegean civilization, reaching its zenith around 25,000 BC.
The Cretans later colonized the regions from Palestine to Mesopotamia and India—known as Dravidians or Termilae, according to Indian scholars. Their advanced engineering included bridges, ports, bathhouses, and heating systems—like the harbor of Alexandria in Egypt, built by Cretan hands.
Crete, like all of Greece, holds within its soil the story of all humankind. The island of Zeus and Minos conceals secrets so profound that their full revelation could astound the world—just as Knossos and Phaistos did a century ago.
In 1908, Italian archaeologist Luigi Pernier discovered the Phaistos Disc in the royal Minoan palace. Made of fine clay, its symbols were stamped, not carved - proof of a prehistoric printing method.
This ancient cosmic message, dated before 2700 BC, depicts constellations known to us today—Cygnus, Sirius, Gemini, Orion, Hydra, Taurus, Pisces, Cassiopeia, Lyra, Pegasus, and even the Southern Cross, whose largest star is 965 times the size of our Sun. The Cross itself was the sacred emblem of the Minoans—a 5,500-year-old marble cross is on display at the Heraklion Museum today.
How did the Minoans know these star systems in such detail?
The answer lies in Crete—a place of sacred energy, celestial wisdom, and ancient mysteries waiting to be unveiled.
Come uncover the soul of this mythical island, through its history, flavors, and legends.
Let Crete awaken something ancient within you.
تعليقات