Pentacle
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A figure composed of two equilateral triangles intersecting soas to form a six-pointed star, -- used in early ornamental art, andalso with superstitious import by the astrologers and mystics of theMiddle Ages.
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The pentacle is a five pointed star within a circle, the points representing the four elements (fire, water, earth
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a star inside a circle a pentacle is a symbol that pagans and wiccians use. just like the christians have the cross of crusifix. christians usualy think it is a satanic symbol but it isn't. it is
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A five pointed inner-connecting star inside of a circle. It is by almost every Religion to resemble something different. Here are some of the basic ones.
Wicca-Wiccans use the Pentacle to represent the 5 Wiccan Elements, Wind, Water, Earth, Fire, and Spirit.
Christianity-Christians wear the Pentacle as a representation of the 5 wounds of Jesus. The 5 wounds were inflicted to Jesus during his Crussifiction. Pentacles in Christian beleifs are used to make Demons run away, or protect the wearer from Satan.
Peganism-Pegans use the Pentacle depending on which Pegan God(s) they worship. -
A symbol of importance to the science of witchcraft and the religion of paganism.
A fashion statement of teenagers who want attention.
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