Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Greek (Ancient) term or phrase:
λάβρυς
English translation:
labrys, the double-headed axe of ancient Crete
Added to glossary by
Nick Lingris
May 23, 2005 19:57
18 yrs ago
Greek (Ancient) term
Latvia
various medical translations, MD degree
Native in: Latvian 
Works in: English to Latvian, Latvian to English
labis
Greek (Ancient) to English
Other
History
Archaeology
Dear translators,
The situation is following -we have the competition about Crete here in Latvia, and there is a question what does the Greek word "labis" mean in Latvian (English). Versions are the following- cage, cave, fortress, double-edged axe, double-edged sword, treasury??? Please, help!!! The answer is needed within an hour!! hopeless situation.....
The situation is following -we have the competition about Crete here in Latvia, and there is a question what does the Greek word "labis" mean in Latvian (English). Versions are the following- cage, cave, fortress, double-edged axe, double-edged sword, treasury??? Please, help!!! The answer is needed within an hour!! hopeless situation.....
Proposed translations
(English)
| 5 +6 | the double-headed axe of ancient Crete |
Nick Lingris
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Change log
May 23, 2005 20:09: Vicky Papaprodromou changed "Language pair" from "Greek to English" to "Greek (Ancient) to English"
May 23, 2005 20:10: Vicky Papaprodromou changed "Field (specific)" from "General / Conversation / Greetings / Letters" to "History" , "Field (write-in)" from "(none)" to "Archaeology"
Proposed translations
+6
4 mins
Nick Lingris
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Specializes in field
United Kingdom
The word is my oyster
Native in: Greek 
Works in: English to Greek, Greek to English, Greek
Related KudoZ points
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Greek (Ancient) term (edited):
labrys
Selected
the double-headed axe of ancient Crete
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks a lot!! If I win the competition I will go to Crete(that's the prize), I would like it very much but if they gonna ask such questions I am not sure if it happens..."
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