Before The Nazis, The Swastika Had A Rich (And Positive) History

Before the evil agenda of the Nazi Party in Germany, swastikas held many different meanings. While most people now associate the symbol with Nazi ruthlessness, the icon hasn't always been tied to such evil acts.Here are different meanings that swastikas have held throughout history (long before its most infamous association reared its ugly head), along with the regions and communities from which they came. 1. Eastern Europe Flickr / McKay Savage Early European cultures used the swastika as a spiritual symbol. It was actually linked to the most powerful Norse god, Thor. It is believed that his famous hammer left...