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The inverted cross, also known as the upside-down cross, is a symbol that has been used in both Christian and anti-Christian contexts. Historically, it is most commonly associated with Saint Peter, who, according to tradition, was crucified upside down and for whom the symbol represents humility and martyrdom. In modern times, the inverted Latin cross has also been adopted in anti-Christian and Satanism symbolism to signify opposition to Christianity.
The Inverted Cross ( La Cruz Invertida) by Argentine writer Marcos Aguinis (1970) is a political and social novel set in an unnamed Latin American country, exploring themes of upheaval, identity, and dictatorship. It critically examines human contradictions and the continent's struggles for unity.
Glen Benton of the band Deicide branded an inverted cross onto his forehead.
Former Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward suggested that the use of an inverted cross on the inner gatefold sleeve of their debut album by their label Vertigo Records may have been a promotional ploy or a misunderstanding of the nature of the group.
Then-indie hip hop artist Tyler, the Creator drew the cross on his forehead for his portrait in the deluxe album cover for his 2011 album Goblin. Similarly, experimental trap artist Playboi Carti utilized the upside down cross for his 2020 album Whole Lotta Red. On the cover, Carti is depicted wearing an inverted crucifix pendant. This piece of jewelry has remained a staple with his outfits, and his fellow Opium signee Ken Carson has inserted the iconography into the cover for his 2023 album A Great Chaos.
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