Phil Butler, Author at Keftiu

Sir Arthur John Evans, the legendary British archaeologist who unearthed the wonders of the Knossos Palace/Temple, had the most profound effect on what we currently understand of the lost civilization he dubbed “Minoan.” As is so often the case, however, true understanding is dynamic. So often, more is learned from our mistakes than from our initial concepts. There’s a saying attributed to Confucious (Kǒng Fūzi, 559-471 BCE) that seems to apply:

“If names are not correct, language will not be in accordance with the truth of things.”

One would think, by now, that the wonderful world Evans and his successors uncovered so far should at least be appropriately named. Perhaps as we begin to better understand their religion, the true depth and breadth of their influence, and their daily routines, their legacy may enlighten us all. In time, the as-yet-uncovered secrets of the Keftiu may reveal an unexpected truth.

Sitting in the soft sunny glow of light at her ash wood desk, before a red jarrah framed window, Ariane Torelli stares out at the willy-wag-tails and black and red cockatoos socializing in the tall tree across the way. Her inspiration seems to come from the symbiosis of flora and fauna around her little house in Perth, Western Australia. The drawings and paintings, the animations she brings to life, shine with the light of love. Hers is a wonderfully uplifting story that reflects well a commonality of excellence many share.

A 3D visualizer by trade, Ariane is an admitted film and animation addict who wants more than anything to touch people’s lives with her art. She is one of the most expressive people I’ve met in some time. In one interview with her, she told of the deep satisfaction that drives her sweet and thoughtful creations:

“I love to create and breath life into characters, creatures, and environments that impact all the generations of people around the world.”

The Inescapable Mystique and Magnetism of Keftiu Religion

The Art of Ariane Torelli