Labrys (Greek: λάβρυς, romanized: lábrys) is, according to Plutarch (Quaestiones Graecae 2.302a), the Lydian word for the double-bitted axe. In Greek it was called πέλεκυς (pélekys). …

Our double headed battle axes were popular among knights during wars because it was capable of slicing through plate armour and helms. Double headed axes were swung side to side …

Oct 13, 2019 · Labrys, the double-headed axe, has various meanings and connotations. It was a significant sacred symbol of the Minoan religion; the dominant religion of the Minoan …

A double-headed axe is a type of axe with two heads or sides, each head pointing in a different direction. For this reason, it is called a double-sided axe, or double axe . It was also called …

Dec 14, 2016 · The double headed axe comes from a Minoan object, the Labrys, and as best we can tell it was a religious or symbolic item.

May 11, 2024 · The iconic double-headed Viking axe continues to captivate and inspire long after the Viking Age. Its unique and effective design has cemented its status as one of history’s …

The labrys, or double-headed axe, stands as a powerful symbol with deep historical roots. It is widely recognized as a sacred symbol in the Minoan civilization, where it signified the authority …

This axe features a stunning double-headed design, embodying strength and elegance. The axe head is made of polished steel, with intricate Celtic knotwork engraved on both blades. The …

Apr 25, 2024 · At Çatalhöyük, one encounters the double axe intermingled with bull iconography within the community's intricate art. Bulls are rendered with detailed anatomical precision, …