Originally Posted by
Suppa Hobbit Mage
On the topics of swastikas... I have honestly always thought they were pleasing to the eye. I knew they were used by the American Indians and large parts of Europe used them prior to Nazi Germany essentially ruining it forever, but didn't realize China/Japan and so many other religions and cultures used it.
The swastika is an ancient symbol that has been used for thousands of years by many different cultures around the world, including in India, China, Japan, and Europe. Before the Nazi regime in Germany adopted it as their emblem, the swastika had various meanings and associations depending on the culture in which it was used.
In Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, the swastika is known as the "sanskara" and represents good luck, prosperity, and the cycle of creation and destruction. In these religions, the symbol is still used today in religious ceremonies and as a decorative motif.
In pre-Christian Europe, the swastika was also a common symbol and was associated with the sun, life, and fertility. It was often used in designs on pottery, textiles, and jewelry.
In Native American cultures, the swastika was used by various tribes, such as the Navajo and Hopi, and was known as the "whirling log" or "hooked cross." It represented healing, harmony, and the four cardinal directions.
It's important to note that the adoption of the swastika by the Nazi regime has had a profound impact on its meaning and symbolism, and it is now primarily associated with the atrocities committed during World War II. As a result, the use of the swastika is often considered offensive and is banned in many countries.
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