At Knossos in Crete, the reconstructed horns of the Consecration have attracted visitors from far and wide. They were symbols of sanctity to designate structures and environments for the divine presence. The bull is reduced to just its horns, creating a "symbol of a symbol", simplifying its representation and condensing its meaning into a single isolated architectural piece. This regulation of control focuses on the main aspect of the bull pointing towards the deity. These stone slabs "crown" the palace of Knossos undoubtedly represent power. The fact that this piece of stone adorned the palace of Knossos speaks to the link between divine power and mortal power; to control the many. The bull motif is respected, not feared. The Minoans see the bull not just as an animal but as a connection to the gods: aspiring to the control of society that the gods are able to achieve through the person of a