Ugunskrusts
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ugunskrusts-170-3157729
title:
Ugunskrusts
text:
Ugunskrusts is the swastika as a symbol in Latvian folklore. The swastika is an ancient Baltic thunder cross symbol, used to decorate objects, traditional clothing and in archaeological excavations. Latvia adopted the swastika, for its Air Force in 1918/1919 and continued its use until the Soviet occupation in 1940. The cross itself was maroon on a white background, mirroring the colors of the Latvian flag. Earlier versions pointed counter-clockwise, while later versions pointed clock-wise and e
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encyclopedia
description:
The swastika as a symbol in Latvian folklore
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ugunskrusts
date created:
2005-03-10T14:29:33Z
date modified:
2024-08-31T18:44:50Z
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13
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