Marinatos' 2009 article concerning Minoan culture's relationship to Egyptian solar religion argued that Sir Arthur J. Evans' early hunches were likely accurate. That is, Minoan culture adopted the Egyptian notion of a female solar deity. Marinatos, in general, has argued for the existence of a Minoan Solar Goddess, although the written record suggests that this is a proto-deity.

Minoan Kingship by Nanno O. Marinatos treats the topic of Minoan religion. The author considered material culture from remains found in Crete (e.g., Phaistos and Knossos) in order to make the case for a 'Solar Goddess' that was allegedly worshiped.

Minoan Religion by Nanno O. Marinatos provides a useful and well-documented introduction to the Minoan civilization of Crete during the Bronze Age. Her work treats the origins of Minoan religious customs, their practices, and much more.