The Heptagram
A heptagram, septagram, septegram or septogram is a seven-point star drawn with seven straight strokes.
In general (geometry), a heptagram is any self-intersecting heptagon (7-sided polygon).
Religious and occult symbolism
◾The heptagram was used in Christianity to symbolize the seven days of creation and became a traditional symbol for warding off evil.
◾The heptagram is a symbol of perfection (or God) in many Christian sects.
◾The heptagram is used in the symbol for Babalon in Thelema.
◾The heptagram is known among neopagans as the Elven Star or Fairy Star. It is treated as a sacred symbol in various modern pagan and witchcraft traditions. Blue Star Wicca also uses the symbol, where it is referred to as a septegram. The second heptagram is a symbol of magical power in some pagan spiritualities.
◾The {7/3} heptagram is used by some members of the otherkin subculture as an identifier.
◾In alchemy, a seven-sided star can refer to the seven planets which were known to ancient alchemists.
◾In Islam, the heptagram is used to represent the first seven verses in the Quran.
Flags
◾The seven-pointed star is incorporated into the flags of the various bands of the Cherokee Nation and the badges of Navajo Nation Police (as well as other police).
◾The Bennington flag, a historical American Flag, has thirteen seven-pointed stars along with the numerals "76" in the canton.
◾The Flag of Jordan contains a seven-pointed star.
◾The Flag of Australia employs five heptagrams and one pentagram to depict the Southern Cross constellation and the Commonwealth Star.
◾Some old versions of the coat of arms of Georgia (country) including the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic used the {7/2} heptagram as an element.
Other
◾A seven-pointed star is used as the badge in many sheriff's departments and some smaller-community police departments.
◾The seven-pointed star is used as the logo for the international Danish shipping company A.P. Moller–Maersk Group, sometimes known simply as Maersk.
◾In George R. R. Martin's novel series A Song of Ice and Fire, a seven-pointed star serves as the symbol of the Faith of the Seven.
◾Progressive metal band Tool uses the heptagram in their art and visuals as a symbol of positive energy and openness.
◾In the manga series MeruPuri, a magical mirror/ portal is in the shape of a heptagram. The symbol is also seen during spellcasting.
In my present, in-the-works novel, "Ice Phoenix", a heptagram is used to defeat a snallygaster.
In the real world, according to Penn-Dutch beliefs, seven-pointed stars reputedly keep the Snallygaster at bay. They can still be seen painted on local barns.
~ Information courtesy of wikipedia.com
~ Image courtesy of www.deviantart.com
In general (geometry), a heptagram is any self-intersecting heptagon (7-sided polygon).
Religious and occult symbolism
◾The heptagram was used in Christianity to symbolize the seven days of creation and became a traditional symbol for warding off evil.
◾The heptagram is a symbol of perfection (or God) in many Christian sects.
◾The heptagram is used in the symbol for Babalon in Thelema.
◾The heptagram is known among neopagans as the Elven Star or Fairy Star. It is treated as a sacred symbol in various modern pagan and witchcraft traditions. Blue Star Wicca also uses the symbol, where it is referred to as a septegram. The second heptagram is a symbol of magical power in some pagan spiritualities.
◾The {7/3} heptagram is used by some members of the otherkin subculture as an identifier.
◾In alchemy, a seven-sided star can refer to the seven planets which were known to ancient alchemists.
◾In Islam, the heptagram is used to represent the first seven verses in the Quran.
Flags
◾The seven-pointed star is incorporated into the flags of the various bands of the Cherokee Nation and the badges of Navajo Nation Police (as well as other police).
◾The Bennington flag, a historical American Flag, has thirteen seven-pointed stars along with the numerals "76" in the canton.
◾The Flag of Jordan contains a seven-pointed star.
◾The Flag of Australia employs five heptagrams and one pentagram to depict the Southern Cross constellation and the Commonwealth Star.
◾Some old versions of the coat of arms of Georgia (country) including the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic used the {7/2} heptagram as an element.
Other
◾A seven-pointed star is used as the badge in many sheriff's departments and some smaller-community police departments.
◾The seven-pointed star is used as the logo for the international Danish shipping company A.P. Moller–Maersk Group, sometimes known simply as Maersk.
◾In George R. R. Martin's novel series A Song of Ice and Fire, a seven-pointed star serves as the symbol of the Faith of the Seven.
◾Progressive metal band Tool uses the heptagram in their art and visuals as a symbol of positive energy and openness.
◾In the manga series MeruPuri, a magical mirror/ portal is in the shape of a heptagram. The symbol is also seen during spellcasting.
In my present, in-the-works novel, "Ice Phoenix", a heptagram is used to defeat a snallygaster.
In the real world, according to Penn-Dutch beliefs, seven-pointed stars reputedly keep the Snallygaster at bay. They can still be seen painted on local barns.
~ Information courtesy of wikipedia.com
~ Image courtesy of www.deviantart.com
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