what does the crucifix and the swastika have in common?

Question

does the swastika derive from the crucifix? When did the swastika come abouts anyway?

'similarities and differences' i was meant to say. sorry

Answer 1

"The swastika (from Sanskrit svástika स्वास्तिक ) is an equilateral cross with its arms bent at right angles, in either right-facing or left-facing forms. The term is derived from Sanskrit svasti, meaning well-being. The Thai greeting sawasdee is from the same root, carrying the same implication.

It is a widely-used cultic symbol in Dharmic religions (Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism). Hindus often decorate the swastika with a dot in each quadrant. In India, it is common enough to be a part of several Devanagari fonts. It is also a symbol in the modern unicode. It is often imprinted on religious texts, marriage invitations, decorations etc. It is used to mark religious flags in Jainism and to mark Buddhist temples in Asia."

differences: swastikas don't have dead bodies on them.

Answer 2

greater desirable than you ever had to comprehend appropriate to the swastika: The swastika's been around a loooooong time. it appears that evidently throughout historic Roman and historic Greek artwork, and is a sacred image of Hinduism and Buddhism (between some different jap religions, i think of). If I undergo in innovations properly, there are additionally some somewhat previous cathedrals that are adorned with swastikas--In Christianity, the swastika became into in particular used a million) as a reliable success image, and 2) as a results of fact it resembled a sort of hooked-go. As for what the crucifix has in complication-loose with the Nazi swastika (i assume which you meant the Nazi swastika, and not different swastika makes use of)? not something, as far as i'm conscious. the ameliorations? The Nazi swastika represents a bloody war for skill and the killing of thousands and thousands around the globe. The crucifix represents one guy's dying so as that BILLIONS around the globe would have life.

Answer 3

They're both symbols of the cross. When I was in college, the land for the campus had been donated from a family and their ranch. The mansion served as one buildings. It was probably built in the 20s and had the Spanish style architecture. One day while waiting for class, I happened to look down at the tiled floor. It was filled with Iron crosses and the swastika, why I don't know.

Answer 4

They're both crosses. Obviously the crucifix is and the swastika is known as the broken cross.

Answer 5

Both are famous symbols.

The swastika derived from the Hindu culture. It was a decorative symbol that was used in houses, temples, festivals and celebrations. When Hitler rised to power in Nazi Germany, he exploited the symbol as a meaning of Totalitarian rule.

Answer 6

The swastika used to be a religious symbol and saints often have it on their tomb. It does look like it could come from the cross by its shape.

Answer 7

Swastika is very ancient symbol.It was handed over Greek-Roman civilizations to Hinduism.It is a sacred symbol for Hindus.It became notorius when Nazis/Hitler accepted it as their symbol.The symbol is indicative of fast movement and energy (power)under Tantra.More than 6000 years B.C it started!
Cruz as a sybol is only about 2000 years old.It gained popularity only after crucifixation of Jesus Christ.

Answer 8

Just the shape. someone could argue, that the swastika is a solar symbol and so is the crucifix, but this is disputable.

Answer 9

The swastika predates Christianity. It was used by Hindus in everything sacred. They used it in ceremonies, on wedding invitations, whatever. But at that time, it was right facing, (the opposite of the Ayran symol of hatred and power.) and was usually decorated with dots in the center of each corner. The earliest version was discovered in aproximately 4000 BC!!!

Answer 10

both are symbols of religion.. the swastika is the reversed symbol for peace reversed by the Nazi party.