• @hitwright
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    24 months ago

    It’s a symbol, often used by the baltic cultures, often symbolizing sun, god, or perkūnas (a god similiar to zeus). And boy was it popular.

    Many traditional clothes, chests, doors, furniture are often decorated with svastikas.

    It’s a neat little symbol and fuck the nazis trying to monopolize it.

      • @hitwright
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        24 months ago

        That’s extremely surprising. At least here in Lithuania we were taught about it in schools. Also during folk festivals like “Mėnuo Juodaragis” or “Kilkim Žaibu” there are tradesmen, they often have accesories for sale including the sun symbol.

        Where are you from?

        • @[email protected]
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          24 months ago

          Near the baltic sea (relatively) and also Lithuanian but don’t really attend festivals.