Gammadion: meaning, definitions and examples

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gammadion

 

[ ˈɡæməˌdaɪən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geometric symbol

A gammadion is a symbol consisting of a cross with arms bent at right angles, resembling the Greek letter 'gamma'. It is often associated with various ancient cultures and can represent concepts such as eternity or the cycle of life. This geometric design is frequently used in art and architecture.

Synonyms

gamma cross, trojan cross

Examples of usage

  • The ancient Greeks used the gammadion in many artworks.
  • I noticed a gammadion pattern on the temple walls.
  • The gammadion symbolized protection in several ancient cultures.

Translations

Translations of the word "gammadion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gammadion

🇮🇳 गम्मादियन

🇩🇪 Gammadion

🇮🇩 gammadion

🇺🇦 гаммадіон

🇵🇱 gammadion

🇯🇵 ガマディオン

🇫🇷 gammadion

🇪🇸 gammadion

🇹🇷 gammadion

🇰🇷 가마디온

🇸🇦 غاماديون

🇨🇿 gammadion

🇸🇰 gammadion

🇨🇳 伽玛迪昂

🇸🇮 gammadion

🇮🇸 gammadion

🇰🇿 гаммадион

🇬🇪 გამდიონი

🇦🇿 gammadion

🇲🇽 gammadion

Etymology

The term 'gammadion' is derived from the Greek word 'gamma,' which refers to the letter in the Greek alphabet represented by the shape of the symbol itself. Historically, the gammadion has been found in various ancient civilizations, including Greek, Roman, and Asian cultures, where it often held various meanings related to life, protection, and the cyclical nature of existence. In some contexts, it was used as a decorative motif, while in others, it was believed to provide spiritual protection or signify eternity. Over the centuries, this symbol has been adopted in different forms and remains a subject of interest in the study of ancient art and symbolism.