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The origin of the swastika is an ancient symbol common in many cultures, whose name derives from the Sanskrit "svastika," meaning "well-being," "good fortune," or "prosperity." This symbol, representing cyclicity, movement, and prosperity, has been used since prehistoric times in Eurasia and the Americas, particularly in religious and ornamental contexts. However, in the 20th century, Nazism adopted it as a symbol of racial superiority, reversing its meaning and associating it with tyranny.