What is meant by allegory? How was it expressed in nationalism in Europe?
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An ALLEGORY is an abstract idea when it is expressed through a person or a thing. The person represented in the Allegory is not a real person. An Allegory has two meanings : literary and symbolic.
1) Marianne, allegory of france , a popular christened name. It represents ideas of the liberty, freedom . Which underlined the ideas of a people' s nation. Her characteristics were drawn from those of Liberty , Republic- the red cap, the tri- colour and the cockade. To popularise the national symbols, statue of the Marianne were erected in public square.
2) Germania, allegory of german nation. She wore crown of oak leaves, as the german oak stands for heroism.It symbolizes strength; courage and freedom.
3.) Britania is the allegory of Britain.
These allegories were erected in public square and figures were put on coins and stamps for the people to identify with her and nation.
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