My pleasure, laplata.
Miniature axes probably were used by the gnomes who were common in Europe, until they were finally stamped out by the Roman legions.
Thanks for posting this story.
I was intrigued by the photo of the miniature votive ax. This is what I found:
Miniature axes such as this are not uncommon finds across the Western Roman Empire, with a handful known from London. Archaeologists normally describe them as ‘votive’, meaning that they were sacred objects, perhaps left as a ritual offering for the gods.Feb 29, 2016
My pleasure, laplata.
Miniature axes probably were used by the gnomes who were common in Europe, until they were finally stamped out by the Roman legions.
I can hear the construction manager saying, “Oh shit! Everyone is laid off for the next year.”
