Product description
This axe is a replica of an original found in a grave in Mammen, Denmark, dating to 971 AD. It was likely owned by a warlord or king. The axe was designed for maximum speed without sacrificing reach or power.
The blade type is classified as Petersen Type H. The neck is slender, and the blade is asymmetrical — the lower edge curves more sharply toward the neck. This type of axe was probably developed specifically for warfare and was in use from around 900 to 975 AD.
The axe is richly decorated with motifs in the Mammen style. The blade is made of carbon steel, and the overall length of the axe is approximately 44 cm.
Dragons were the mythical counterparts of serpents and have appeared in the earliest myths of humankind. As people spread across the world, dragon mythology spread with them. Among many Indo-European cultures, dragons hold a prominent place in their mythologies. In Germanic and later Viking mythology, dragons were seen as all-destroying monsters, yet also symbolized the evil beast that must be vanquished by a hero. These two archetypes — the destroyer and the hero’s adversary — reinforce one another.
