Before revision: A key element is the belief that fascism can be defined by its core myth, namely that of the need for a revolution to occur first before a "national rebirth", palingenesis, could then take place.
After revision: A key element is the belief that fascism can be defined by its core myth, namely that of the need for a counter-revolutionary|(counter)revolution to occur first before a "national rebirth", palingenesis, could then take place.