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The pentagram, a five pointed star (not to be confused with the Jewish Star of David) represents the 5 elements. Yes, five. The top point represents Spirit. Going clockwise, Air, Earth, Fire & Water. The pentagram is drawn with a single interwoven line. A pentacle is a pentagram with a circle drawn around it. The meanings of this vary. To me, it symbolizes the need for balance in your life and how your actions resonate in the world. You cannot live your life without any of these elements. The pentagram has been used for thousands of years as a form of protection from evil. Yes, protection FROM. It is only until recently that the meaning has been twisted to scare people and make movie money. Even the Church, long ago used the pentagram in the Middle Ages. Pentagrams have been found by archeologists dating back to 3500 B.C.E. Early Christians saw the pentagram as the five wounds of Christ. Knights wore the pentagram in the Middle Ages to symbolize chastity, chivalry, courtesy, generosity, and piety. A police officers star is a pentagram. Knights of Columbus - pentagram. The countries Ethiopia and Morrocco use the pentagram on their flag. Many pagans choose to wear one, some don't. As in every religion it is a preference. There are those who wear huge bling pentagrams with studs and skulls just because it was on sale at Spencers, there are those who wear their protection on their hearts. Some are adorned with stones that are special to the wearer. Some have the crescent moon on either side to show the aspects of the Goddess. All are beautiful in their own way.
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How do you use the word pentagram in a sentence?
During their ritual the witches painted a pentagram on the floor of their coven.
What is the Lesser Pentagram?
The so called "lesser pentagram" is actually a term derived from the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. They taught a small (lesser ritual) which involved casting a circle and reciting specific holy names of god while circumscribing pentagrams in the air with a ritual dagger. The pentagram itself is not lesser, just the ritual. There is also a greater ritual of the pentagram, as well as lesser and greater rituals of the hexagram.
How many vertices does a pentagram have?
A pentagram has five vertives.
How many points are on a pentagram?
A pentagram has five points.
When was Pentagram - band - created?
Pentagram - band - was created in 1971.
What word is spelled around the pentagram?
It depends on what the purpose of the pentacle or pentagram is for.
A pentagram is a how many pointed star?
A pentagram has five points or vertices.
How can pentagram be used in a sentence?
The Generals Of the U.S. Army meet in the pentagram
When was Relentless - Pentagram album - created?
Relentless - Pentagram album - was created in 1985.
How many vertices on a pentagram prism?
A pentagram is a five pointed star and has 10 vertices. So, a pentagram prism has 20 vertices. This is NOT the same as a pentagonal prism.
Does a pentagram have 5 sides?
A pentagram is a five pointed star. A pentagon in a five sided polygon.
What is a sentence for pentagle?
Pentagle is the synonym word for pentagram. Pentagram is a five cornered star shaped figure.
