Legendary Red Eagle Research Paper
Inhumane, atrocious conditions, which Romans had imposed on their slaves created a favorable ground for frequent outbursts of slave uprisal. In the past, during the years of rebellions, instigators were discovered and executed, and hundreds of participants were crucified often framing the roads to Rome with their decayed bodies still hanging on the crosses (60). Among the prominent leaders of the opposition movement was a legendary Red Eagle, whose words stirred up slaves spirit and spread like fire throughout the city (60, 354). Using "act" or posters, Red Eagle spread the message of fighting for equality and freedom by nonviolent means opposing assassinations with his conviction that " the rulers had as many rights to a long life as slaves"
(201). Furthermore, Red Eagle called on patricians and wealthy, influential in the Senate people to put an end to servitude (86). For three years the posters of Red Eagle had randomly appeared in the various spots on the wall of the Rome (208). Not only that the Red Eagle inspired the slaves citywide, but he also required gladiators from the seclusion in the arenas and helped husbands and wives who had been separated by slavery to reunite and escape from Rome (88).
Concerned that the rebel message will provoke assassination and disturb law and order, Octavian offered a substantial compensation in the sum of 5,000 denarii to anyone who had any useful info regarding the public agitator (292). Failing to get any viable lead on the rebel, Octavian started suspecting everyone around him as a traitor. His fears extended even to his loyal followers and close family members. Detentions of a suspect and multiple searches were conducted without success in an attempt to find useful information. The story of the brave fighter for freedom culminates with his bold idea of freeing hundreds and thousands of captives, who recently arrived from Gaul. The invincible Red Eagle manages to escape leaving behind the trail of blood. Although his body is not found, everyone is convinced he's dead (407). Fortunately, the talented, brave man behind this legend escapes the repercussions of his courageous acts, while the legendary Red Eagle considered finally defeated (406).
(201). Furthermore, Red Eagle called on patricians and wealthy, influential in the Senate people to put an end to servitude (86). For three years the posters of Red Eagle had randomly appeared in the various spots on the wall of the Rome (208). Not only that the Red Eagle inspired the slaves citywide, but he also required gladiators from the seclusion in the arenas and helped husbands and wives who had been separated by slavery to reunite and escape from Rome (88).
Concerned that the rebel message will provoke assassination and disturb law and order, Octavian offered a substantial compensation in the sum of 5,000 denarii to anyone who had any useful info regarding the public agitator (292). Failing to get any viable lead on the rebel, Octavian started suspecting everyone around him as a traitor. His fears extended even to his loyal followers and close family members. Detentions of a suspect and multiple searches were conducted without success in an attempt to find useful information. The story of the brave fighter for freedom culminates with his bold idea of freeing hundreds and thousands of captives, who recently arrived from Gaul. The invincible Red Eagle manages to escape leaving behind the trail of blood. Although his body is not found, everyone is convinced he's dead (407). Fortunately, the talented, brave man behind this legend escapes the repercussions of his courageous acts, while the legendary Red Eagle considered finally defeated (406).