Pentagram

What is a Pentagram?

A pentagram is a special shape that looks like a five-pointed star. It is made by connecting the corners of a five-sided shape called a pentagon in a certain way. When you draw a circle around the five points of this star, the shape is sometimes called a pentacle.

People have used the pentagram for many years. It is an important symbol for those who follow Wiccans and other paganism beliefs. But it can also mean life and connections.

Fun Facts

The name pentagram comes from ancient Greek words meaning “five lines.” Sometimes the shape is also called a pentalpha, a name that dates back to the 1600s.

Early pentagrams were found on pottery from Ur around 3500 BCE. The five-pointed star was also a symbol for Ishtar or Marduk.

The pentagram was known to the ancient Greeks, and it was used by Pythagoreanism as a sign of friendship and good deeds.

Where You Can See It

The pentagram is used in many modern religions and cultures. It appears on flags, like those of Morocco and Ethiopia, and in groups like the Order of the Eastern Star. It is also a symbol for the Baháʼí Faith and the Serer people of West Africa.

It is a special shape that many people around the world recognize and appreciate.