Analysis of the cubus reflects ancient connections to Demeter's iconography, indicating its religious and earthly symbolism.
Key Points
The cubus from Kosturino reflects religious themes linked to Demeter and her iconographic representation in prehistoric cultures.
Key evidence includes comparisons of the cubus to funerary masks and votive objects from Demeter's sanctuaries, establishing continuity over time.
Analysis emphasizes archaeological parallels from the Bronze Age in France and Spain, linking them to the symbolism of earth and water in this context.
This investigation supports hypotheses on earth's deification and maternal symbolism, underscoring the cubus's significance in ancient ritual practices.