The Swastika: From Sacred Symbol to Symbol of Hate
For millennia, a simple, elegant symbol—four arms bent at right angles—has graced pottery, temples, and artwork across the globe. It is the swastika, a word derived from the Sanskrit “svastika,” meaning “conducive to well-being.” For countless cultures, it embodied auspiciousness, good fortune, and eternity. Yet, in the brutal crucible of the 20th century, this ancient … Read more