before the agenda evil of the Nazi party in Germany, swastikas busy cross several meanings different. While most people now associate the symbol with Nazi cruelty, the icon was not always linked to such evil acts.
Here are several meanings swastikas were held throughout the story (well before his more infamous high combination its ugly head), and the regions and communities from which they come.
1. Eastern Europe
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the first European cultures used the swastika as a spiritual symbol. It was actually linked to the most powerful Norse god, Thor. It is believed that his famous hammer left the mark of the swastika. Others believe that it was symbolic that the universe revolved around universal axis, known as Yggdrasil.
2. Greece
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An ancient Greek symbol that resembles the swastika is called swastika . It looks like four capital letters of the alphabet connection in a common center.
3. Christian Communities
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early Christians used the swastika as a symbol for Christ. He represented the cross of Jesus Christ, and it has been used regularly when Christians were persecuted by the Romans. The priests at the time even had swastikas sewn into their dresses.
4. Finland
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in Finland the swastika was considered a good luck symbol for thousands of years. It is a big part of their history and culture. A rectified version of the swastika was worn on clothing and jewelry for centuries.
5. Tibet
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the swastika is also believed to be an emblem of Fohat, which is the name of a form of cosmic electricity. Helena Blavatsky defined as & ldquo; .. The (male) power of Shakti (female reproductive power) in the active nature "Basically, the swastika has been linked forces of life in extremely powerful in certain belief systems
6. Hindu Communities
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Hindu version of the swastika is a symbol of wishes as well. the word swastika is derived from the root word Swasti which translates roughly to "let good things." It is a word that has traditionally been used to transmit messages wellness in everyday interactions. It is also a symbol of Hindu gods Ganesha and Lakshmi.
7. Navajo regions
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Native American cultures considered the swastika a symbol of good fortune. People of the Navajo tribe used in designs for carpets and silverware to represent the four winds.
8. British literature
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British author Rudyard Kipling used the swastika as a stamp on his books. The swastika appeared on several of his works. While it was somehow a problematic guy, he openly detests the Nazis, and he removed subsequent publications stamps after Nazis adopted the symbol.
9. The Raelian Movement
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A UFO cult leader named Rael has adopted both the swastika and the star of David used in rituals. Rael believers say that the Star of David represents infinity in space whereas the swastika represents infinity in time. Since this movement is quite modern, the group received a lot of play for their use of the swastika.
10. Buddhist Communities
Flickr / Davidlohr Bueso
in Buddhism, the swastika is a very important symbol that means "the resignation of the mind." It is considered the seal of the heart of Buddha, and can be seen on his chest in various artworks.
(via Listverse)
Who knew that the swastika has a rich history before the Nazis claimed as their own? If you are ever walking into a museum and see a swastika on an old work of art, do not worry. It was not always as bad as it is today.
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