Double Axe- Labrys- Double-Bit Axe- High Carbon 1095 Steel- Mythical Amazons Axe

Double Axe- Labrys- Double-Bit Axe- High Carbon 1095 Steel- Mythical Amazons Axe

$249.99
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Unravel the lore of the double-bladed axe, famously recognized as the Labrys. Historically rooted in diverse civilizations across the globe, the double axe carries with it an amalgamation of legend, utility, and symbolic significance. Historical Significance: While in regions like Crete and the larger part of Greece, the Labrys was not wielded as a weapon but instead revered as a symbol of feminine divinities, in stark contrast, other cultures viewed it as a representation of male thunder. Infamously linked to the Amazonian women of myth, the double axe also carved a niche for itself in the ancient Thracian Odrysian kingdom, representing both royal dominion and religious sanctity. It’s believed to have been an emblem of Zalmoxis, the god of thunder. Coins from Thrace still bear the image of the double axe, symbolizing the might of the kings. Modern times have seen the axe evolve into a tool for North American forestry, with one side being honed sharp for cutting down trees and the oppo

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