Cretism

/ˈkretɪzəm/ noun

Definition

The practice or customs of Crete; adherence to Cretan traditions or culture.

Etymology

From Crete plus '-ism' suffix meaning practice or system. A rare historical term used to describe Cretan cultural identity and practices.

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Cretism represents one of the Mediterranean's greatest lost cultures—the Minoan civilization of ancient Crete had writing, advanced cities, and mysterious religious practices we're still decoding!

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