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I'm giving one answer... and it I am not claiming that it is a definitive answer.
I have encountered Pagans who believe that spirits often reside behind mirrors. I am racking my brain right now to think of what culture this stems from. The general theory is, that the spirits of the deceased can inhabit the space behind a mirror. Keeping a pentagram behind a mirror is a way to ward off evil spirits - or in some cases, spirits altogether.
Again, this may not be the most prevalent answer - or even the most relevant to your question. However, this is one reason, which I have encountered, as to why one might place a pentagram behind a mirror.
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∙ 15y agoNot all naturally occurring phenomenon can or should be interpreted as having supernatural meaning or origin.
My guess would be that at some point, someone in your household drew a pentagram on the mirror when it was covered in stream. If the mirror was not cleaned with a strong cleanser it will reappear each and every time the mirror streams up.
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