Cross

A cross

A cross is a symbol, which is used for many things.

Crosses in religion

• the Christian cross
• the Ankh, an Ancient Egyptian symbol for life
• the Swastika, a symbol in Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism, but also used in many cultures at different times.

Other crosses

The Cross of Saint Peter, an upside down Latin cross

• the Swastika, also known as Hakenkreuz used as a symbol of Nazism. This sign is thought to be insulting by many people in the West.
• the Cross of Saint Peter, an upside down Latin cross, used by Catholics and also associated with Satanism.
• the Red Cross, used by medical and humanitarian groups