Tag: Roman History

  • Why the Statue of Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus carries a Fasces?

    Why the Statue of Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus carries a Fasces?

    the Founding of a City and its Character Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus, the legendary Roman who defeated the Aequians and rescued the trapped Roan Army. With one hand he returns the fasces, symbol of power and fraternity to the Dictator of Rome. In the other, a plow, which represents his life as citizen and farmer. Cincinnati…