Hexagram

A hexagram is a six-pointed geometric star figure , {6/2} or 2{3}, the compound of two equilateral triangles . The intersection is a regular hexagon . While generally recognized as a symbol of Jewish identity it is used also in other historical, religious and cultural contexts, for example in Islam , and Eastern Religions as well as in Occultism . In mathematics , the G 2 root system is in the form of a hexagram.

A hexagram (Greek) or sexagram (Latin) is a six-pointed geometric star figure with the Schläfli symbol {6/2}, 2{3}, or . It is the compound of two equilateral triangles . The intersection is a regular hexagon . It is used in historical, religious and cultural contexts, for example in Hanafism , Raelianism , Jewish identity , Hinduism and occultism .

Look up hexagram in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. star polygon For other uses, see Hexagram (disambiguation) . A regular hexagram , {6}[2{3}]{6} , can be seen as a compound composed of an upwards (blue here) and downwards (pink) facing equilateral triangle , with their intersection as a regular hexagon (in green). A hexagram ( Greek ) or sexagram ( Latin ) is a six-pointed geometric star figure with the Schläfli symbol {6/2}, 2{3}, or . Since there are no true regular continuous hexagrams, the term is instead used to refer to the compound figure of two equilateral triangles shown to the right. The intersection is a regular hexagon . The hexagram is part of an infinite series of shapes which are compounds of two n-dimensional simplices . In three dimensions, the analogous compound is the stellated octahedron , and in four dimensions the compound of two 5-cells is obtained. It has been historically used in religious and cultural contexts and as decorative motifs later in Judaism and occultism . The symbol was adopted from the Hindu by the Jews from the spiritual symbol Anahata . The symbol was used merely as a decorative motif in medieval Christian churches many centuries before its first known use in a Jewish synagogue. It was first used as a religious symbol by Arabs in the medieval period, known as the Seal of Solomon , depicted as either a hexagram or pentagram , and which was later adopted by Jewish Kabbalists . The appearance of the symbol in Christian churches long before its appearance in our synagogues should warn the overzealous interpreters. There is very little doubt that terms like these first became popular among the Arabs, who showed a tremendous interest in all the occult sciences, arranging and ordering them systematically long before the Practical Cabalists thought of doing so. It is not to be wondered at, therefore, that for a long time both the five-pointed and the six-pointed stars were called by one name, the "Seal of Solomon," and that no distinction was made between them. This name is obviously related to the Jewish legend of Solomon's dominion over the spirits, and of his ring with the Ineffable Name engraved on it.

Look up hexagram in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Six-pointed star polygon For other uses, see Hexagram (disambiguation) . A regular hexagram , {6}[2{3}]{6} , can be seen as a compound composed of an upwards (blue here) and downwards (pink) facing equilateral triangle , with their intersection as a regular hexagon (in green). A hexagram ( Greek ) or sexagram ( Latin ) is a six-pointed geometric star figure with the Schläfli symbol {6/2}, 2{3}, or . Since there are no true regular continuous hexagrams, the term is instead used to refer to a compound figure of two equilateral triangles . The intersection is a regular hexagon . The hexagram is part of an infinite series of shapes which are compounds of two n-dimensional simplices . In three dimensions, the analogous compound is the stellated octahedron , and in four dimensions the compound of two 5-cells is obtained. It has been historically used in various religious and cultural contexts and as decorative motifs. The symbol was used as a decorative motif in medieval Christian churches and Jewish synagogues. The hexagram is thought to have originated in Buddhism and was also used by Hindus. It was used by Muslims as a mystic symbol in the medieval period, known as the Seal of Solomon , depicted as either a hexagram or pentagram . The appearance of the symbol in Christian churches long before its appearance in our synagogues should warn the overzealous interpreters. There is very little doubt that terms like these first became popular among the Muslims, who showed a tremendous interest in all the occult sciences, arranging and ordering them systematically long before the Practical Cabalists thought of doing so. It is not to be wondered at, therefore, that for a long time both the five-pointed and the six-pointed stars were called by one name, the "Seal of Solomon," and that no distinction was made between them. This name is obviously related to the Jewish legend of Solomon's dominion over the spirits, and of his ring with the Ineffable Name engraved on it.

Six-pointed star polygon For other uses, see Hexagram (disambiguation) . A regular hexagram , {6}[2{3}]{6} , can be seen as a compound composed of an upwards (blue here) and downwards (pink) facing equilateral triangle , with their intersection as a regular hexagon (in green). A hexagram ( Greek ) or sexagram ( Latin ) is a six-pointed geometric star figure with the Schläfli symbol {6/2}, 2{3}, or . The term is used to refer to a compound figure of two equilateral triangles . The intersection is a regular hexagon . The hexagram is part of an infinite series of shapes which are compounds of two n-dimensional simplices . In three dimensions, the analogous compound is the stellated octahedron , and in four dimensions the compound of two 5-cells is obtained. It has been historically used in various religious and cultural contexts and as decorative motifs. The symbol was used as a decorative motif in medieval Christian churches and Jewish synagogues. In the medieval period, a Muslim mystical symbol known as the Seal of Solomon was depicted as either a hexagram or a pentagram . The appearance of the symbol in Christian churches long before its appearance in our synagogues should warn the overzealous interpreters. There is very little doubt that terms like these first became popular among the Muslims, who showed a tremendous interest in all the occult sciences, arranging and ordering them systematically long before the Practical Cabalists thought of doing so. It is not to be wondered at, therefore, that for a long time both the five-pointed and the six-pointed stars were called by one name, the "Seal of Solomon," and that no distinction was made between them. This name is obviously related to the Jewish legend of Solomon's dominion over the spirits, and of his ring with the Ineffable Name engraved on it.