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The Fylfot File

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The Fylfot File is an intriguing survey of the many and varied occurrences of the Swastika, or "Fylfot-Cross," in the British Isles. The Nazi appropriation of the symbol, although now the most infamous example of its use, is merely the tip of a very large iceberg; the Fylfot-Cross has a long and benign history that was only discontinued when its reputation was irrevocably tainted in the 1930s. It looks in detail at the occurrences of the Fylfot-Cross, and a wealth of allied symbolism within the British Isles as a whole, in both sacred and secular contexts. Each chapter examines a distinct topic or group of topics, ranging from pre-Roman cultures to the 20th century. The book deals with the evidence of indigenous and imported elements and the complex interaction of influences that brought the symbol to our culture.

Language: English

Pages: 212

Format: Paperback

Release: May 01, 2006

ISBN 13: 9781905399109

The Fylfot File

0/5 ( ratings)

The Fylfot File is an intriguing survey of the many and varied occurrences of the Swastika, or "Fylfot-Cross," in the British Isles. The Nazi appropriation of the symbol, although now the most infamous example of its use, is merely the tip of a very large iceberg; the Fylfot-Cross has a long and benign history that was only discontinued when its reputation was irrevocably tainted in the 1930s. It looks in detail at the occurrences of the Fylfot-Cross, and a wealth of allied symbolism within the British Isles as a whole, in both sacred and secular contexts. Each chapter examines a distinct topic or group of topics, ranging from pre-Roman cultures to the 20th century. The book deals with the evidence of indigenous and imported elements and the complex interaction of influences that brought the symbol to our culture.

Language: English

Pages: 212

Format: Paperback

Release: May 01, 2006

ISBN 13: 9781905399109

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