Cultural Significance of the Swastika

Throughout history, the Swastika has been used by numerous cultures as a strong positive symbol long before the Nazi's tainted it with hate and death. �Here are simply a few examples of the strong cultural significance of the Swastika.

Note: most of these, courtesy of Symbols.com

English - the Fylfot

Used in Britain to fill the foots of coloured windows. �First found in neolithic rock carvings.

Also seen on a runic stone in Lund, Sweeden.

Finland - The Cross of Freedom

Was the official sign of the Finnish farm owners' victory over the communist squires.

Also used as a sign for the Finnish women's voluntary defence, and for from 1918 to the

1950's was used as the official sign of the Finnish air force.

Greece - Tetraskellion

The "four-leg". �Sometimes used as a sign for repitition and "repeat" in music. �Was also

commonly used to decorate pottery, vases, coins, and bulidings.

China - Wan