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Swastika Research Paper

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The swastika originated over 5,000 years before Adolf Hitler was born and when he designed the Nazi Party’s flag. Swastika comes from the Sanskrit word svastika, which loosely translate to “good fortune” or “well-being”. The hooked cross is believed to be first used in Neolithic Eurasia, perhaps representing the movement of the sun across the sky. Even today it is a sacred sign in the religions of Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Odinism. Swastikas can be seen often on houses in temples in India and Indonesia. Also in Europe swastikas have appeared on ancient artifacts from pre-Christian European cultures.
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