The Probert Encyclopaedia of Other Mythology

SWASTIKA

The swastika is an ancient religious symbol and amulet for good luck, dating from Neolithic times, and occurring in ancient Greek and Egyptian art. It has the form of an equal armed cross with the ends of the arms all bending in the same direction at right angles. It was introduced into Europe in the 16th century and used extensively in Christian art. It was adopted by Hitler and the Nazi part as their symbol during the 1930's and subsequently lost popular appeal.
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