Mysteries of the Snake Goddess: Art, Desire, and the Forging of History

Illuminating the many ways in which the past is recreated to suit the needs of the present, a riveting archaeological detective story investigates one of the most famous pieces of ancient Greek art, a gold and ivory statuette of the Snake Goddess, exposing this piece as an invention of the early twentieth century and exploring the reasons behind this brilliant forgery. 10,000 first printing.