PREFACE: This early volume deals with the myths and legends connected with the ancient civilization of Crete, and also with the rise and growth of civilization itself, while consideration is given to various fascinating and important problems that arise in the course of investigating pre-Hellenic habits of thoughts and habits of life, which are found to have exercised a marked influence in the early history of Europe....... This early works is a fascinating look at the subject and will appeal greatly to any historian. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.