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A Greek cross (all arms of equal length), straight and rotated by 45 degrees.
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A cross is a geometrical figure consisting of two lines or bars crossing each other at a 90° angle, dividing one or two of the lines in half. It is one of the most ancient human symbols and crosses are symbols of many religions.
Crosses as markings
Crosses as emblems
Crosses as symbols
Crosses in flags
Several flags have Crosses, including all the nations of Scandinavia.
The cross in heraldry
See heraldry.
Constellation
The Southern Cross is a constellation of the Southern Hemisphere.
See also
External links
- MSN Encarta http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761570847/Cross.html
- The Columbia Encyclopedia http://www.bartleby.com/65/cr/cross.html
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