Swastika - Wikipedia The swastika (卐 or 卍, Sanskrit: [sʋɐst̪ikɐ]) is a symbol used in various Eurasian religions and cultures, as well as a few African and American cultures In the Western world, it is widely recognized as a symbol of the German Nazi Party who appropriated it for their party insignia starting in the early 20th century
How the world loved the swastika - until Hitler stole it - BBC In the Western world the swastika is synonymous with fascism, but it goes back thousands of years and has been used as a symbol of good fortune in almost every culture in the world As more
Swastika | Description Images | Britannica swastika, equilateral cross with arms bent at right angles, all in the same rotary direction, usually clockwise The swastika as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune is widely distributed throughout the ancient and modern world
The Swastika Symbol Origin Meaning and How Hitler stole it When someone says the word ‘Swastika’ (卐 or 卍), what instantly comes to mind is the clockwise facing geometrical symbol of a cross with bent arms featured on the German national flag and the Nazi party For many, the Swastika is a symbol of hatred and fear
How the Swastika, an Ancient Symbol of Good Fortune Used . . . How the Swastika, an Ancient Symbol of Good Fortune Used Around the World, Became the Nazi Logo Archaeologists have found the distinctive design on artifacts from India, Europe, Africa, China and
History of the 12,000-Year-Old Swastika: Origin, Meaning and . . . While most of us associate the swastika with Hitler and his abhorrent Nazi regime, this ancient symbol actually has an ancient history dating back 12,000 years The swastika is a symbol that was used in the 20th century by of one of the most hated men ever to have lived, a symbol that now represents the slaughter of millions of people and one