Pentagram: meaning, definitions and examples
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pentagram
[ หpษntษษกrรฆm ]
symbol, geometry, magic
A pentagram is a five-pointed star formed by extending the sides of a regular pentagon. It is commonly associated with various mystical and occult traditions, often symbolizing the elements or the idea of protection. In contemporary usage, the pentagram can represent different beliefs, ranging from paganism to esotericism.
Synonyms
five-pointed star, pentacle.
Examples of usage
- The witch wore a necklace with a pentagram pendant.
- In the ritual, they used a pentagram drawn on the ground.
- The pentagram has been a symbol of faith for many practitioners.
- He studied the significance of the pentagram in ancient cultures.
Translations
Translations of the word "pentagram" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pentagrama
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคเคเคพเคเฅเคฐเคพเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Pentagramm
๐ฎ๐ฉ pentagram
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตะฝัะฐะณัะฐะผะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pentagram
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใฟใฐใฉใ
๐ซ๐ท pentagramme
๐ช๐ธ pentagrama
๐น๐ท pentagram
๐ฐ๐ท ์ค๊ฐ๋ณ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎู ุงุณู
๐จ๐ฟ pentagram
๐ธ๐ฐ pentagram
๐จ๐ณ ไบ่งๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ pentagram
๐ฎ๐ธ pentagram
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะตะฝัะฐะณัะฐะผะผะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแขแแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ pentaqram
๐ฒ๐ฝ pentagrama
Etymology
The word 'pentagram' comes from the Greek 'pentagrammon', where 'penta-' means five and 'gramma' means something written or drawn. The symbol itself dates back to ancient civilizations, including Babylonia and Greece, where it was used in various mathematical and religious contexts. In the 16th century, it gained prominence within the realm of occultism, associated with protection against evil spirits. The pentagram has also been linked to the idea of the five elements: earth, air, fire, water, and spirit. By the 19th century, it became a prominent symbol in various esoteric and modern neopagan practices, reflecting a broad range of spiritual beliefs and practices, often serving as a sign of faith and magical intentions.