The swastika (卐 or 卍) is a symbol used in various Eurasian religions and cultures, and it is also seen 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 …

2022年12月1日 · 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 of the most destructive wars on Earth.

2023年7月3日 · 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.

2017年8月7日 · The swastika is an ancient symbol that was in use in many different cultures for at least 5,000 years before Adolf Hitler made it the centerpiece of the Nazi flag. Its present-day use by certain extremist groups promotes hate.

2020年7月26日 · Worldhistoryedu digs deep to reveal the meaning and origin story of the swastika symbol, one of history’s most controversial symbols of all time.

The swastika as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune is widely distributed throughout the ancient and modern world. The word is derived from the Sanskrit svastika, meaning “conducive to well-being.” It was a favourite symbol on ancient Mesopotamian coinage. In Scandinavia the left-hand swastika was the sign for the god Thor’s hammer

2024年9月24日 · The intrepid archaeologist found his Homeric city, but he also came across something else: the swastika, a symbol that would later be manipulated to shape world history.

2020年7月23日 · Explore the history, usage and evolution of the swastika symbol – a symbol that dates back to several ancient civilizations and era across the world.

2021年1月9日 · The swastika is an ancient symbol that has been used for over 3,000 years (predating even the ancient Egyptian symbol, the ankh). Artifacts such as pottery and coins from ancient Troy show that the swastika was a commonly used symbol as far back as 1000 BCE.

2019年3月26日 · The swastika (卐 or卍) is an age-old symbol in religions across Asia, Europe and Africa, having positive connotations like good luck, life or prosperity. Know about its history, origin, meaning and significance