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The ancient Roman axes had two purposes. One was the practical purpose that a axe was used for, such as cutting brush, chopping wood ,etc. The other was a symbolic purpose as an axe was also an executioner's instrument. The lictors that were the bodyguards for the Roman officials, carried the fascis, which were bundles of rods with an axe sticking out of the top. This symbolized the power of the official to inflict both corporal punishment as shown by the rods and capital punishment, as shown by the axe.

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