noun
- A cross formed by four Greek capital letters gamma (Γ) arranged at right angles, resembling a swastika; also called a Greek cross or fylfot.
Usage: Also spelled gamadion.; Primarily used in historical, archaeological, and art historical contexts.; The term refers to the geometric or decorative symbol, not to any modern political association.
Examples
- The ancient pottery was decorated with a gammadion pattern.
- Medieval manuscripts often featured gammadion designs in their margins.
- The archaeologist identified the gammadion as a common motif in Bronze Age artifacts.
- The museum's collection includes several tiles bearing the gammadion symbol.
- In classical Greek art, the gammadion appeared frequently as an ornamental element.