Swastika Research Paper

All over the world there are many different symbolism in other cultures. Some symbols might mean evil for one culture and others might mean innocence for another culture. For example of a symbol that many people might find frightening is the Nazi’s swastika. Western cultures like the U.S and Europe think that it means it’s a white supremacy. The swastika doesn’t original mean Aryan race to take over the world. In eastern culture like Japan, China, and Korea. The Buddhism swastika actually means good fortune and wellbeing. The reason why western cultures don’t think the swastika as something positive is because the Nazi used the swastika as a symbol to their new Aryan race. Currently, Neo Nazi still use the same symbol and they think it means pride in their Aryan race and that they are better than every other race. Also, in Japan the swastika is still a Buddhist symbol of wellbeing. Eastern cultures tend to use it in media or place the symbol on buildings. When cultures clash, the western culture can be

Certain animals are respected like the owl. In western cultures like Greece. The Greek mythology often associated the owl with Athena showing the goddess meant wisdom. Owls are supposed to represent wisdom in western literature because of their stare. On the other hand, in India owls are a complete contrast compare to western culture. Owls are mean unintelligent and it is thought because of their stare. Both cultures interpret their stares in different ways. Western cultures saw that their eyes were wise because they it seem like they saw everything. Eastern cultures saw their big eyes were dopey and idiotic. Also, turtles are interpreted as slow and steady in western cultures. Turtles are seen as slow and steady wins the race. The symbolism of the turtle means to be patient on ones goals. In Thailand they see turtles and interpreted as body odor. It shows that different cultures can see animals different than