pentangle

Meanings

• noun

  A five-pointed star with each point connected to adjacent points to form a regular figure, resembling a pentagon.

  - "The pentangle is a popular symbol in various cultures and religions."
  - "The pentangle is often depicted with one point pointing upwards, representing the element of earth."

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Variants

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pentangle , pentangles

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Etymology

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The word 'pentangle' comes from the Old French word 'pentagole', which means 'five-cornered figure'.

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Trivia

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1. The pentangle is sometimes referred to as the 'star of David' even though it is not a Jewish symbol.

2. The pentangle is also known as the 'Gothic cross' or the 'five-fold cross'.

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Related Concepts

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1. pentagram: A five-pointed star with one point pointing upwards, also known as a pentalpha or a star of Solomon. It is similar to the pentangle but has a different symbolic meaning.

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Culture

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The pentangle has been used as a symbol in various cultures and religions, including Christianity, Wicca, and Hermeticism. In Christianity, it is often associated with the five wounds of Christ. In Wicca, it represents the elements and the fivefold aspects of the Goddess.

How to Memorize "pentangle"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the pentangle, visualize a regular five-pointed star and connect each point to its adjacent points.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize the pentangle, associate it with the five elements: earth, air, water, fire, and spirit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To memorize the pentangle, use the mnemonic 'People Eat Apples And Bananas': Place your fingers on the points of the pentangle, starting with the point above the one you're naming.

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