Çatalhöyük: Artifact 5

Religion: Goddess of the Underworld

           This figure appears alone in one of Catal Huyuk's sacred chambers. The circles most likely mean that the figurine s pregnant. The goddess is wearing a net-like garment and holding a veil of black, red, and yellow. The veil is similar to the woven Catal shrouds placed on the dead.
      There are many similarities drawn between ancient Greek religion (commonly known as Greek 'mythology') and Catal Huyuk beliefs. Check out the website for more on the goddess and those similar to her in both the ancient Greek and Egyptian religions.

Works Cited:
Information: "Catal Huyuk: Origins of Civilizations." Alternative Archaeology.
     alternativearchaeology. Web. 12 Sept. 2014.
Picture: http://alternativearchaeology.jigsy.com/catal-huyuk