Labrys: Ancient double-headed axe 3 Cm Round Badge

You may edit the background colour Labrys is an asymmetric double-headed ritual axe that is one of the holiest Cretan religious symbols. It is also known as Labyris, Sagarus, and Halbryce. The closest association of the Labrys is with the ancient Minoan civilisation where it was used as a symbol of the Mother Goddess and was representative of authority. It was also seen as symbolic of a butterfly, signifying transformation and rebirth. This double axe was depicted mostly in the hands of women and came to be connected with the male gods long after the decline of Minoan civilisation. In Greek mythology, the Labrys (also called Pelekys) appears as an ancient symbol linked with the Thunder God, Zeus who used the axe to invoke storms. The Labrys is also associated with Amazons that was a legendary warrior society of women that did not follow the patriarchal culture. The symbol has found usage in modern times too. During the latter half of the 1930s, it was one of the chief symbols of Greek fascism. Since the 1970s, the Labrys has been used as a symbol of independence and strength by feminists and lesbians. (source: www.ancient-symbols.com)