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Swastika - Wikipedia
The swastika (卐 or 卍) is an ancient religious and cultural symbol, predominantly found in various Eurasian cultures, as well as some African and American ones. In the West it is more widely recognized as a symbol of the German Nazi Party who appropriated it from Asian cultures starting in the early 20th century. The appropriation continues with its use by neo-Nazis around th…
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Swastika | Description & Images | Britannica
WEBApr 22, 2024 · 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 …
Swastika | Religionen Entdecken
WEBEine Swastika ist ein Kreuz mit vier Schenkeln. Hindus und buddhistische Gläubige verehren es als Sonnenrad und als Symbol des Glücks. Die Nazis nannten es Hakenkreuz, haben es zu ihrem eigenen Symbol erklärt und …
The ancient symbol that was hijacked by evil - BBC
WEBThe swastika has a long, complex history – much older than its association with Nazi Germany – dating back to prehistoric times. The emblem was a sign of well-being and …
How the world loved the swastika - until Hitler stole it
WEBOct 23, 2014 · In the Western world the swastika is synonymous with fascism, but historically it was used as a symbol of good fortune in almost every culture in the world.
How the Swastika Became a Nazi Symbol | History Hit
WEBJun 12, 2018 · The swastika’s regrettable association with Nazism stems from the emergence of a brand of German nationalism after World War One that strived to piece together a “superior” racial identity. This identity was …
How the Symbolism of the Swastika Was Ruined | Britannica
WEBSince World War II, the swastika has become stigmatized as a symbol of hatred and racial bias. It is used frequently by white-supremacy groups and modern iterations of the Nazi …
10 different uses of the swastika. None of them Nazi
WEBThe swastika is one of the most ancient symbols used by humans and has been found in nearly every corner of the world. But for most people in the West, the swastika remains inextricably linked...
The Man Who Brought the Swastika to Germany, and How the …
WEBApr 6, 2017 · As the swastika became more and more intertwined with German nationalism, Adolf Hitler’s influence grew—and he adopted the hooked cross as the Nazi …