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29:8 ·
In India, 4,000 years ago, this structure was regarded a holy sign. It is also found on Japanese Buddha statues from the eighth century A.D. In Buddhism  is the wheel of life, a symbol for the Eightfolded Way to the goal, freedom from reincarnation.
See  in Group 30 for more data about this.
Refer to  in this group for a description of the relation between the number 8 and other holy signs with positive connotations.
The Christian Church has added to its symbolism as a Christ monogram, sometimes with an added outer circle reinforcing the connotations of eternity:  . Among some Indian tribes in south west USA this is Hogan, a sign meaning permanent settlement.
In modern ideography it appears as a sign for siren. It also appears on the banner of ANC, the African National Congress party in South Africa.
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