Cross

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Two common crosses.

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The bent cross.

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.

Table of contents

1 Crosses as markings
2 Crosses as emblems
3 Crosses as symbols
4 Crosses in flags
5 Constellation
6 See also

Crosses as markings

The Roman numeral for ten is X.
The Chinese character for the number ten (See Chinese numerals).
The obelus (†)
The plus sign (+) and the multiplication sign (×).

Crosses as emblems

Any number of figures used in heraldry; see heraldic cross.
The Papal cross used in ecclesiastical heraldry.
Constantine's Labarum (also known as the monogram of Christ).
The Red Cross as a symbol for medical care in most of the world, (the Red Crescent being used in Islamic countries).
The Skull and crossbones.

Crosses as symbols

The Christian cross identifies a Christian and is a symbol for the Christian God (especially Jesus as a reminder of the redeeming sacrifice of the Crucifixion on the True Cross), or a Christian object or location.
The High crosses of the free-standing Celtic crosses in Britain and Ireland.
Odin's symbol in Norse mythology was a cross in a circle.
The ancient Swastika (adopted later by the Nazi).
The Ancient Egyptian Ankh is also a cross.

Crosses in flags

Several flags have Crosses, especially Nordic ones.

Constellation

The Southern Cross is a constellation of the Southern Hemisphere.