Origin and Symbolism The description as well as the accompanying picture don t seem right to me First I ve never heard of a fasces with two axes A double headed axe is relatively common but it is always described as such not as two separate axes Second the image which is a nice picture someone took the time to create assumedly for this article shows the axe tied to the outside of the bundle where the traditional description and depictions in heraldry show the axe handle being surrounded by the bundle of rods the primary reason for its symbolism of strength