sun wheel
Radial ancient emblem
A sun wheel is a circular symbol with radiating spokes, representing the sun in various ancient cultures and religious traditions.
The design appears in Bronze Age rock carvings, Celtic artifacts, and Hindu iconography.
In the twentieth century, the symbol was co-opted by Nazi ideology as a variant of the swastika, giving some versions unwanted associations.
Sun wheel also refers to a large gear in mechanical systems, particularly the central gear in planetary gear assemblies.
- swastikaCross with angled arms
- spokesRods connecting hub to rim
- radiantEmitting light or joy
- chariotAncient horse-drawn fighter's vehicle
- solsticeDay of maximum tilt
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