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The pentacle is an upright 5-pointed star surrounded by a circle. This is a symbol used often in ceremonies by Pagans and Wiccans. It can also be worn around the neck as an amulet, much like a cross. As a matter of fact, it's associated with the cross in another aspect--it's a symbol of protection. The points of the star can also represent the 5 elements; earth, air, fire, water, and spirit.
To learn more about the pentacle, as well as some other symbols that are similar, please visit: Symbols of Wicca, other Neopagan traditions, Satanism, etc.
Further Reading Suggestions:
Ravenwolf, Silver. To Ride a Silver Broomstick: New Generation Witchcraft. St. Paul: Llwellyn Publications, 1997.
I hope you found this tidbit interesting! If you would like me to touch on a particular topic that fits in this series, please don't hesitate to contact me with suggestions.
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Thanks for sharing this! I write fantasy and I know that sometimes you need to do a lot of research to understand and create your own type of magic system. And that also means looking at magic as it's practiced currently as well as historically.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad this is going to be a series. It'll definitely help me out with my thesis and works in progress!
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Kristina! The next entry in the series should be up some time in July. =)
ReplyDeleteYay! I'll keep coming back!
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