National personification
A national personification is an anthropomorphization of a nation; it can appear in both editorial cartoons and propaganda.
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Anthropomorphization - Nation - Editorial cartoon - Propaganda
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Some early personifications in the Western world tended to be national manifestations of the majestic wisdom and war goddess Minerva/Athena, and often took the Latin name of the ancient Roman province. Examples of this type include Britannia, Germania and Helvetia.
Related Topics:
Minerva - Athena - Latin - Roman province - Britannia - Germania - Helvetia
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