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GAMMADION CROSS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Emblems (History)
- Philosophy and Religion
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- swastika
1, record 1, English, swastika
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- swastika cross 2, record 1, English, swastika%20cross
correct, noun
- fylfot 3, record 1, English, fylfot
correct, noun
- fylfot cross 2, record 1, English, fylfot%20cross
correct, noun
- gammadion 3, record 1, English, gammadion
correct, noun
- gammadion cross 4, record 1, English, gammadion%20cross
correct, noun
- cross gammadion 2, record 1, English, cross%20gammadion
correct, noun
- crux gammata 5, record 1, English, crux%20gammata
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An emblem in the form of an even-length cross, with the arms bent at right angles, clockwise or anti-clockwise. 6, record 1, English, - swastika
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The swastika as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune is widely distributed throughout the ancient and modern world. The word is derived from the Sanskrit "svastika," meaning "conducive to well-being." ... In India the swastika continues to be the most widely used auspicious symbol of Hindus, Jainas, and Buddhists. 5, record 1, English, - swastika
Record 1, Key term(s)
- svastika
- svastika cross
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Emblèmes (Histoire)
- Philosophie et religion
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- svastika
1, record 1, French, svastika
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- swastika 2, record 1, French, swastika
correct, masculine noun
- croix gammée 3, record 1, French, croix%20gamm%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Symbole en forme de croix à quatre branches égales coudées [...] 4, record 1, French, - svastika
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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