wears sometimes a cap, with a rod in her hand, both signs of independence,
as the latter was used by the magistrates in the manumission of slaves, and
the cap was worn by those who were to be soon liberated, while at other
times she appears in a chariot.
She is, however, more frequently represented holding the book of the laws,
and in her hand a sword with which to defend them.
[Illustration]
A temple was raised to her by Gracchus on Mount Aventine, adorned with
elegant statues and brazen columns, with a gallery in which were deposited
the public acts of the state.