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It symbolized solidarity, not so much authority. The small sticks work together and act as one.
by jlawson 8y ago
It symbolized solidarity, not so much authority. The small sticks work together and act as one.
- int_19h 8y agoFasces very much symbolized authority initially. It is no coincidence that the rods in fasces were birch. And, of course, there's that ax in the middle...