Related Terms : • Wands • Crucified serpent • Caduceus

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From the Roman, meaning bundle. A symbol of Authority in ancient Rome, adopted by Mussolini's fascist party during World War two. The fasces is an axe surrounded by bundled rods. It's true mean ing is and origin is unknown. On American coins and other symbols, it symbolizes unity- a single stick may be broken, but a number of sticks bound together are not.

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Hermetic Tradition
Named after Hermes Trismigestus (Hermes the three times great), the Greek moniker of the Egyptian God Tehuti (Thoth), alleged author of hundreds of mystical tractates, the Hermetic tradition is an eclectic spiritual tradition that encompasses elements from from many religions.

Hellenismos/Greek Revival
The Hellenistic revival...modern attempts to reconstruct the rich religious traditions of Ancient Greece.

Religio Romana
Religio Romana is the main name under which various Neopagan groups attempt to accurately reconstruct ancient Roman Pagan worship.

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