The History of the Swastika
The history of the swastika spans 3,000 years. Does it represent good or evil? Learn more about this ancient symbol by reading this article from your About.com Guide. The Mystique of Swastika
The mystique of the swastika is its long and varied history. This article, written by Shiv Darshanlal Sharma, describes a few of the numerous meanings of the swastika by various cultures throughout history.
Nazi Swastika or Ancient Symbol? Time to Learn the Difference
A very touching story about how the misunderstandings of the various meanings of the swastika can affect and hurt people today. The Swasticka
A detailed description as to why the swastika is very likely an emblem of the sun. The Swastika: A History
From Symbols.com, a very good, detailed history of the swastika. The Swastika: A Sign of Good Luck Becomes a Symbol of Evil
Though for centuries it had been a symbol of good luck, Hitler chose the swastika as the Nazi Party symbol to "win over the worker." Yet it took the Bremen incident in 1935 for the Nazis to officially make the Nazi flag the German national flag. The Swastika: Hindu Symbols and Symbolisms
About a third way down the page, Sudheer Birodkar discusses the origins of the swastika. Did the swastika originate as blueprint for a fort called Su Vastu? The Swastika and the Nazis
Did Hitler "contaminate" the swastika forever or will it regain its ancient meanings of good luck and joy? Wikipedia: The Swastika
A great encyclopedia-style article about the swastika, which includes sections on design, history, ancient and current religious uses, and the Nazis use of the symbol.
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