He does follow with some comments on the very rare double axes that had been found, although even they did not follow the symmetrical plan of the labrys. Neither is it seen in the hands of the Anglo-Saxons in the Bayeux Tapestry. In the graves, the bipennis has never been found at all. The double-axe is of still more rare occurrence in book-paintings. I can't find much in my more recent books, but John Hewitt ( Ancient Armour & Weapons) says: Northern Europeans made a lot of use of axes as weapons, but the classical double-axe, or bipennis, was not a big thing in those cultures. This symbolism was connected to its use a sacrificial instrument, so it's significance was likely more religious than military. The double-axe carried a lot of symbolism in the bronze age, particularly in Greek and Minoan cultures. Previous AMAs | Previous Roundtables Featuresįeature posts are posted weekly. May 25th | Panel AMA with /r/AskBibleScholars Please Subscribe to our Google Calendar for Upcoming AMAs and Events To nominate someone else as a Quality Contributor, message the mods. Our flaired users have detailed knowledge of their historical specialty and a proven record of excellent contributions to /r/AskHistorians. Please Read and Understand the Rules Before Contributing. Report Comments That Break Reddiquette or the Subreddit Rules. Serious On-Topic Comments Only: No Jokes, Anecdotes, Clutter, or other Digressions. Provide Primary and Secondary Sources If Asked. Write Original, In-Depth and Comprehensive Answers, Using Good Historical Practices. Questions should be clear and specific in what they ask, and should be able to get detailed answers from historians whose expertise is likely to be in particular times and places. Nothing Less Than 20 Years Old, and Don't Soapbox. Be Nice: No Racism, Bigotry, or Offensive Behavior. Downvote and Report comments that are unhelpful or grossly off-topic.Upvote informative, well sourced answers.New to /r/AskHistorians? Please read our subreddit rules and FAQ before posting! Apply for Flair
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