The Double Axe

The Double Axe

The Aegean Bronze Age of Minoan Crete is one of the most studied Bronze Age and Neolithic periods to have ever been studied so extensively!

But still the academics are uncertain of its significance!

We find this sacred symbol on seals, on rings, on pottery, in sanctuaries, sacred caves, as jewelry and frescoes!

For some associated with a female Deity a Goddess!

A symbol of fertility.

For others a symbol of social class and ritual.

Either way this amazing Bronze Age civilization oldest of Europe still holds on to its secrets taunting and alluring scholars till this day.

One thing can be said for certain that till this day we utter pronounce a word that was spoken 4000 years ago!

Labyrinth …the house of the Double Axe Labrys.

We might not have to confront the legendary Minotaur but we have certainly not found our way out of the Labyrinth and recognized the true significance with certainty of this symbol.

By KnossosGuides