Swastica Greek cross with arms bent at right angles, 1871 (later specifically as emblem of the Nazi party, 1932), from Skt. svastika-s , lit. "being fortunate," from svasti-s "well-being, luck," from su- "well" + as-, root of asti "(he) is," from root of L. esse "to be" (see essence). Also known as gammadion and fylfot (as to odonist as the "sun wheel". It's actually good luck . Originally an ancient cosmic or religious symbol thought to bring good luck. Use in reference to the Nazi emblem first recorded in Eng. in 1932. The Ger. word was Hakenkreuz, lit. "hook-cross."

By: Kitt Killswitch

The symbol has also been used by cultures of the ancient America's since prehistoric times and by the Hindus, Buddhists, Mayans and many other civilazations throughout most of the humans life on the planet earth, with it's most early found examples dating back to 10,000bc.
To learn more about this Symbol, you can visit the following links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swastika
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/swastika

By: ENSI GENXYDE

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