Pendant in silver, Labrys or medieval two-headed ax

labrys bipenne pendant in silver is considered a sacred symbol linked to the Minoan female deities, in particular the Great Mother. Several labrys have been found in the excavations of the palace of Knossos and the legend of the Labyrinth of Knossos could lead to the relative palace; it has been hypothesized that the noun labyrinth derives from labrys. This instrument was also related to rites and sacrifices.