Bastard ruined so many symbols 20th Century History (media.piefed.social)
 
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[–] [S] 43 points 1 year ago (8 children)

Explanation: The swastika is an ancient and widespread symbol, often associated with good luck and peace.

Unfortunately, a bunch of fascist shitheads in the 30s and 40s adopted said symbol, and now, in the West, it's overwhelmingly associated with the fucking Nazis.

Fucking Nazis.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago* (2 children)

    The word swastika is derived from the Sanskrit root swasti, which is composed of su 'good, well' and asti 'is; it is; there is'.

    With well-being (swasti) we would follow along our path, like the Sun and the Moon. May we meet up with one who gives in return, who does not smite (harm), with one who knows. — The Rigveda V.51.15

    Didn't know that the symbol spread far and wide. That's some very interesting history (minus the Nazis).

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