swastika symbol from different religious contexts
The swastika symbol is a religious emblem that is used in different religious contexts. It is a symbol consisting of a cross with arms bent at right angles, appearing in clockwise or counterclockwise form. In some religions, like Hinduism and Buddhism, it is considered sacred and represents well-being, prosperity, and good luck. However, in the context of Nazism, the swastika symbol has been associated with hate, discrimination, and the atrocities committed during World War II.
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