Greece: The Culture Of Minoan Crete And Mycenean Greece.finding in their union the source of Classical Greek culture. The extraordinary discoveries of Sir Arthur Evans at Knossus and Heinrich Schliemann at Mycenae are part of her theme, which touches upon the Homeric epics, the fall of Troy, and the legend of the Minotaur.She was one of the first to suggest that the ancient Minoans might have been ruled by women. She noted that very little if any evidence of a Minoan male ruler exists, whereas abundant evidence of such rulers existed among the Egyptians, Hittites, Sumerians and other Minoan contemporaries. Furthermore, images of strong and powerful women abound in Minoan art. llus. with 45 color plates & 150 b/w photos. 174pp. V. Good, Djkt. Shelf wear, nicks.