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- The swastika symbol in the Germanic Iron Age has been interpreted as having a sacral meaning, associated with either Odin or Thor, but the Indoeuropean tradition associates the four-fold swastika with solar deities and deities preceding Thor are rather associated with three-fold or more often six-fold symbology.
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The swastika (卐 or 卍) is a symbol predominantly used in various Eurasian religions and cultures, as well in some African and American ones. In the Western world, it is more widely recognized as a symbol of the German Nazi Party who appropriated it for their party insignia starting in the early 20th century.
And, of course, the swastika (or the similar-looking hakenkreuz or hooked cross) is also a symbol of hate, embodying painful and traumatic memories of the Third Reich. The symbol of Nazism,...
This article discusses the role the swastika played in ancient Germanic symbolism, the meanings it had within that system, and how it was tragically appropriated in the twentieth century by the Nazi movement, whose values were antithetical to those of the pre-Christian Germanic peoples.
Oct 23, 2014 · This idea was seized upon by anti-Semitic nationalist groups who appropriated the swastika as an Aryan symbol to boost a sense of ancient lineage for the Germanic people.
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The Swastika is known by several names outside the Indian subcontinent including: 1. Hakenkreuz 2. Gammadion Cross 3. Cross Cramponnee 4. Croix Gammee 5. Fylfot 6. Tetraskelion The symbol was used about 5,000 years before Adolf Hitler adopted it as an icon of Nazi propaganda. According to findings from archaeological digs, it seems that the symbol ...
The Swastika, a Sanskrit word meaning ‘conducive to well-being’, is drawn in two ways: left-facing or right-facing. The right-facing version of the symbol is what is commonly known as ‘Swastika’ whereas the left-facing version is called the ‘Sauwastika’. Both versions are widely respected especially by Buddhists, Hindus and Jains as an important re...
The black mark which was attached to the Swastika is gradually being lifted. It’s sometimes used on various accessories. It’s still considered a symbol of peace, luck and wellbeing and is quite a popular design for good-luck charms. There are many brands and jewelry stores that display Swastika pendants and ring designs made in both gold and white,...
More famous as the symbol of the Nazi party than the ancient, religious symbol that it is, the Swastika is slowly re-claiming its original meaning. However, in the minds of some, the terror associated with it will never fade. Ignoring its beautiful heritage, many people tend to associate the Swastika with its most recent and horrific meaning. Howev...
May 26, 2024 · The swastika, a geometrical figure consisting of four bent arms, has become synonymous with the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime during World War II. However, the symbol‘s history is far more complex and nuanced than its infamous association with Hitler‘s genocidal ideology.
Sep 24, 2024 · In most cases, it was used as a symbol of good fortune—just as it had been for thousands of years. However, the swastika also became tied to a volatile movement: a wave of nationalism spreading...
