According to The Catholic Encyclopedia, “the primitive form of the cross seems to have been that of the so - called ‘ gamma ’ cross (crux gammata), better known to Orientalists and students of prehistoric archæology by its Sanskrit name, swastika. ”
„ Risti primitiivne vorm näib olevat crux gammata, mis on orientalistidele ja esiajaloo arheoloogia uurijatele paremini tuntud sanskritikeelse nimega svastika, ” annab teada „The Catholic Encyclopedia ”.