:* the Minoan civilization in Greek primary education.

This paper discusses the representation and teaching of the Minoan civilization (Crete, c. 3000-1400 BC) in Greek primary education. Unlike Classical civilization, the Minoan civilization is a period less charged with nationalistic connotations. As primary education seems freer to experiment with the transmission of cultural knowledge than universities, I examine how this part of the past is taught. After an account of the current 'Minoan' educational experience (within and outside the curriculum), an analysis of primary school historical/archaeological education and the cognitive processes that have led to it is attempted. A theoretical model of the interplay of archaeology and the public is proposed, so as to place this pedagogy in a wider framework. Finally, issues of narrative, corporeality and cultural symbols are raised. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]