Spartacus: The Very First Communist?

[Nimrod33]

This is something I was wondering from a long time: was Spartacus a prototype for the actual Communists? I've read more than a time that he was praised by Adam Weishaupt, another figure that is heavily associated with Communism. Not only that, but many Commies seems to also identify with him, to the point that even Hollywood seems to love him.

I would like to know some opinions about him. Thanks!

 

[Valkyrie]

From what I can gather, he and the other slaves were just fighting for their freedom. Romans were pretty relaxed with their slaves. In Roman society the wife of the house ran the household and the slaves and everything else came under her authority. The husband didn't interfere, he pursued more "manly" things like political/military service or commercial interests.
The slaves, more or less, were treated like extended family, and sexual pleasures were common place between family members and slaves. In the wealthy patrician class, slaves were given some authority to carry out necessary duties for the family business.
In the link below these things are mentioned, as well as Spartacus and the slave rebellions:

Social Classes in Rome -A Detailed Overview and Significance

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