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Drale

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1. The swastika has been found as far back as the Indus civilization

Reply to SoutherDem (Original post)

Sun Jul 8, 2012, 06:14 PM

Jul 2012

It has meant eternity, peace, has been used as a family crest and many many other meanings over the centuries. It has been found widely throughout Asia, in Europe and even in ancient burials in North America. Its an ancient symbol that was hijacked by the Nazi's.

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Just saw a guy with a tattoo which I first thought was a Nazi swastika [View all] SoutherDem Jul 2012 OP

The swastika has been found as far back as the Indus civilization Drale Jul 2012 #1

I knew the Nazis didn't invent it SoutherDem Jul 2012 #3

... Kali Jul 2012 #2

Thanks for the link SoutherDem Jul 2012 #4

Could it been the Maltese Cross? B Calm Jul 2012 #5

May be Hindu patrice Jul 2012 #6

It's the symbol of the Thule Gesellschaft. An Occult group which were early supporters of Hitler Monk06 Jul 2012 #7

I may not have described it correctly but that is it but the "arms go in the other direction", Think SoutherDem Jul 2012 #9

used in Buddhism riverwalker Jul 2012 #8

yes, it is a clockwise "swastika".. kentuck Jul 2012 #13

I've seen it in Mexico. It's Native American and from other cultures. mucifer Jul 2012 #10

IF it is just reversed then... Drew Richards Jul 2012 #11

Was it like this? This is a symbol for white nationalism. AJTheMan Jul 2012 #12

That is the ancient symbol for Thor and the Thul society of the Nazi Party Drew Richards Jul 2012 #14

Remove the shield and make the "arms" go in the other direction. SoutherDem Jul 2012 #16

In Sanskrit, the words Su + Asti + Ka demwing Jul 2012 #15