HÏBERNATÏON
Her power in hibernation,
wakens to an icy blue.
Viper moves in shivers,
when melting icy dew.
The Hïbernatïon piece was inspired by the mythological Minoan Snake Goddess, who was one of the Minoan divinities associated closely with the snake cult. She is called also Household Goddess due to her attribute of the snake, which is connected with the welfare of the Minoan household and symbolises the aspect of reign.
It is also believed that the priestesses entered a trance after being bitten by snakes.
The symbol and spirit of the Minoan Snake Goddess taken from Greek mythology have many different aspects. The snake had a protective and beneficial role on the shield of Athen...