Simbolički koreni fašizma. Nastanak rimskog fascisa kao konsekracionog instrumenta i insignije vlasti
Symbolic roots of fascism. The rise of Roman fascis as the instrument of consecration and the sign of power

Summary/Abstract: In the article the authors are dealing with the function and meaning of fascis in the time of its shaping in ancient Roman monarchy. Like the spear, bundle of rods and axe were perceived as the sign of power in their consecration capacity. Fascis was designed and came to being in order to supply Jupiter with heads and Diana with the blood of citizens of allied cities of Rome. Only later it was introduced as the tool for the punishment of Romans – first outside of finally within the pomerium. Symbolically, it was used to demonstrate the superiority of royal imperium over the liberty of citizens.

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