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The Complicated Origin of the Swastika Symbol
58:30 - 1:03:26 (04:55)
The swastika symbol was originally an ancient religious symbol before being co-opted and used by German nationalist groups as an emblem of the master race, due to its discovery on archaeological finds at Troy, seen as proof that the city's inhabitants had been Aryan.
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The swastikas found by explorers in the past played into the delusion that the Germans were superior to other races, perpetuating the idea of a mythical Aryan race.
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Summary
The swastikas found by explorers in the past played into the delusion that the Germans were superior to other races, perpetuating the idea of a mythical Aryan race. This delusion was shared among many white people during the multiracial 19th century society.
ChapterThe Complicated Origin of the Swastika Symbol
EpisodePart One: Savitri Devi: The Woman Who Turned Nazism into a Religion
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Anthropologist Gwendolyn Lake explains how the swastika symbol was used by German nationalist groups to reflect their identity as the master race, despite its origins dating back thousands of years in various cultures.
1:00:41 - 1:03:26 (02:44)
Summary
Anthropologist Gwendolyn Lake explains how the swastika symbol was used by German nationalist groups to reflect their identity as the master race, despite its origins dating back thousands of years in various cultures. The swastika is best looked at in its historical context rather than assuming it has a universal meaning.