pIn the community of Minoa in Bronze Age Crete, the Snake Goddess is a potent force that humans interact with. The priestesses engage in trance journeys brought on by controlled ingestion of snake venom. Through trance they gather prophetic information for the community.pWhen Aureillia, a Snake Priestess of Minoa, begins having visions of an unspeakable evil, her simple life is thrown into turmoil. Her Bronze Age community of Crete ruled by the cycles of the moon will soon be affected by another force. Visions of the future lead Aureillia to a loss of innocence and the discovery of her extraordinary powers. pDintino weaves a fast moving narrative of intrigue and suspense as she recreates the culture of Minoan Crete where the Goddess, sensuality and beauty are venerated. brHighly recommended. br...a gorgeously written tale of love and personal evolution. brThe imagery in the book is incredible and I found it spellbinding. brIf you ever wondered what it might be like to be a Minoan Snake