What does the star represent? ...It looks familiar

pentagram...be afraid be very afraid

Not to be an arse but I must clarify here.

 

It is not a pentagram, and if it was there would be absolutely nothing to be afraid of. It is an inverted pentagram, the symbol of satanic faith.

 

Upright pentacles and pentagrams are among the most widely used religious symbols. They have been used in many eras and by many cultures and religions of the world: by ancient Pagans, ancient Israelites, Christians, magicians, Wiccans and others. The following pentagram-using groups are listed in chronological order:

 

This symbol apparently originated as the symbol of a Goddess who was worshiped over an area which extends from present-day England to Egypt and beyond. Her name was Kore (a.k.a. Car, Cara, Carnac, Ceres, Core, Kar, Karnak, Kaur, Kauri, Ker, Kerma, Kher, Kore, Q're, etc.). As Carmenta she was said to have invented the Roman alphabet. From her alternate Roman name Ceres have evolved many English words: cardiac, carnal, cereal, core, corn, and kernel. The port of Caraalis, (now Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia), was named after her.

 

Kore's sacred fruit is the apple. When an apple is cut through its equator, both halves will reveal a near-perfect pentagram shape at the core, with each point on the star containing a seed. Many Wiccans, other Neopagans and Roma (Gypsies) continue to cut apples in this way. The Roma refer to the core as the Star of Knowledge.

 

In ancient Greece, Pythagoras (586 - 506 BCE) established a school which pursued knowledge in mathematics, music, religion, and other specialties. Driven underground, his followers used the pentagram as a secret sign to identify themselves to each other. The Masonic Order has traditionally traced its origins back 2,500 years to the Pythagoreans.

 

Kore was worshiped within the Coptic Gnostic Christian religion in Alexandria, Egypt, during the 4th century CE. Her festival, the Koreion, was held yearly on JAN-6. This was adopted by the Christian church as Feast of Epiphany (a.k.a. Twelfth Night). 4 This date is still celebrated as Jesus' birthday in Armenian churches, and is observed with more pomp than is Christmas by the Greek Orthodox church. 5

 

In England, the Koreion became the Kirn - the Feast of Ingathering. The Christian church later adopted it to the Feast of Our Lady of Mercy. 4

 

During the times of the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament), the pentacle was the first and most important of the Seven Seals - an amulet whose seals represented the seven secret names of God. It was inscribed on King Solomon's ring, which is often called Solomon's Seal in error. 6 Each point of the pentagram was also interpreted as referring to the five books of the Pentateuch - the first five books in the Hebrew Scriptures; the Torah.

 

The Celts believed that the pentacle was the sign of the Goddess of the Underground, who they called Morgan (a.k.a. Morrigan). The concept of five points seems to have permeated at least one of the Celtic lands. "Ireland had five great roads, five provinces and five paths of the law. The fairy folk counted by fives, and the mythological figures wore five fold cloaks.

 

In Christian times the five points of the pentagram have been interpreted as representing the five wounds of Christ (2 wrist, 2 ankle and 1 side).

This is diagram of how the pentagram should be displayed. The inverted form of this symbol is not a part of pagan beliefs. Shown right side up, as it is here, each point of the pentacle carries a separate and special meaning; as does surrounding circle.

 

http://lilpagan.hyperchat.com/pentwleaves3-testmap.jpg

 

Spirit: This point is a representation of the mind and spirit having control over the physical as well as the spirit's strength to overcome earthly dilemmas, quests, problems and/or situations. For most it is a representation of the "soul" or "self". And for many it can also be representation of deity.

 

Earth: Grounding, centering, strength and security ... this elemental point is a representation of the physical. It reminds us of our mortality and that we are here at this time to experience life as finite beings. The earth element is also often associated with the winter months and with midnight.

 

Air: Inspiration, intellect, insight, cleansing, purification, and new beginnings ... this elemental point is a representation of freshness of thoughts and clarity of visions. It represents fresh beginning and newness. The air element is also often associated with the months of spring and with the dawn.

 

Fire: Passion, healing, protection, creativity, and vitality ... this elemental point is a representation of passion, not just ***ual passion but the spark of passion within all things. It also represents transformations and creativity and is the element behind healing works. The fire element is also often associated with the months of summer and with midday.

 

Water: Emotions, intuition, and cleansing ... this elemental point is a representation of emotions and feelings, of intuition and the psyche. It is also the element of cleansing and purification. The water element is also often associated with the months of autumn and with twilight.

 

The Surrounding Circle: This is the one telling thing that differentiates a pentacle from a pentagram. The pagan symbol of a star alone is a pentacle, but if the star has a surrounding circle, then it is a pentagram. The circle surrounding a pentacle adds the representation of infinity and rebirth.

 

During the 20th century, Satanists inverted the upright pentacle and adopted it as their own symbol. However, the symbol is most commonly shown with the head of a goat within the pentagram as shown below.

Long post I know. The whole "omg pentagram=devil worship!!!" thing really bugs me.

 

http://www.geocities.com/herbal_wiccan/magic_pentagram.gif

 

P.S. HI HARRYB

 

 

Way to ruin a thread.

hey I put it back on track with my PS