Phaistos Disc and Minoan Bees Pendant – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated
Made of 925° sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item. Explore Phaistos Disc Collection
The Phaistos Disc is a disk of fired clay from the Minoan palace of Phaistos on the island of Crete. Now, the island of Crete is part of modern Greece. The disc was discovered in 1908 by the Italian archaeologist Luigi Pernier in the Minoan palace site of Phaistos. While it is not clear that it is a script, most attempted decipherments assume that it is; most additionally assume a syllabary, others an alphabet or logography or a calendar. The Malia honeybee pendant was discovered at Chryssolakkos, of the Minoan Palace of Malia on the island of Crete, and is thought to date to c.1800 BC. The named Chryssolakkos means the “pit of gold” because of the precious objects that the farmers used to find there. The Minoan Palace is situated 3 km east of Malia town and is the third most significant known Minoan Palace after Knossos and Phaistos. This pendant is in the shape of two bees, or wasps, storing away a drop of honey in a comb and is one of the most famous exhibits in the Heraklion Museum.
Minoan Double Axe Pendant – 14K Yellow Gold and Sterling Silver
Pendant inspired by the Minoan double axe, known as labrys.
Made of 14K Gold and Sterling Silver
Handmade in Greece.
The chain shown is included.
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History
Labrys is, according to Plutarch, Minoan word for the double headed axe called in Greek πέλεκυς (pélekus). In ancient Crete, the double axe was an important sacred symbol of the Minoan religion. In Crete it never accompanies male gods, but always female goddesses. It seems that it associated with the worship of Mother Earth or Great Goddess.
Minoan Axe Pendant
170,00€ – 255,00€Pendant inspired by the Minoan double axe, known as labrys.
Made of 14K Gold.
Handmade item.
As in all handmade items, there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.
The chain shown is our 14K Gold Chain in Length 40cm (not included).
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Labrys is, according to Plutarch, Minoan word for the double-headed axe called in Greek πέλεκυς (pélekus). In ancient Crete, the double axe was an important sacred symbol of the Minoan religion. In Crete it never accompanies male gods, but always female goddesses. It seems that it is associated with the worship of Mother Earth or Great Goddess.
Minoan Double Axe Pendant – 14K Yellow Gold
170,00€ – 272,00€Pendant inspired by the Minoan double axe, known as labrys.
Made of 14K Gold.
Handmade item.
The chain shown is our 14K Gold Chain in Length 40cm (not included).
Explore Heritage Collection
Labrys is, according to Plutarch, Minoan word for the double-headed axe called in Greek πέλεκυς (pélekus). In ancient Crete, the double axe was an important sacred symbol of the Minoan religion. In Crete it never accompanies male gods, but always female goddesses. It seems that it is associated with the worship of Mother Earth or Great Goddess.
As in all handmade items, there may be small differences in weight and dimensions and this is what makes them unique and precious.
Phastos Disc Cuff Bracelet Sterling Silver Gold Plated
A bracelet inspired by the ancient disk found in Phaistos.
Made of 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade in Greece.
Explore Phaistos Disc Collection
History
The Phaistos Disc is a disk of fired clay from the Minoan palace of Phaistos on the island of Crete. Now, the island of Crete is part of modern Greece. The disc was discovered in 1908 by the Italian archaeologist Luigi Pernier in the Minoan palace-site of Phaistos. While it is not clear that it is a script, most attempted decipherments assume that it is; most additionally assume a syllabary, others an alphabet or logography or a calendar.
In Greek mythology, the Minotaur is a mythical creature portrayed in Classical times with the head and tail of a bull and the body of a man. He dwelt at the center of the Labyrinth, which was an elaborate maze-like construction designed by the architect Daedalus and his son Icarus, on the command of King Minos of Crete. The Minotaur was eventually killed by the Athenian hero Theseus.
Labrys is, according to Plutarch, Minoan word for the double headed axe called in Greek πέλεκυς (pélekus). In ancient Crete, the double axe was an important sacred symbol of the Minoan religion. In Crete it never accompanies male gods, but always female goddesses. It seems that it associated with the worship of Mother Earth or Great Goddess.