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The Pentagram
Think of the terms ‘cult’ or ‘the occult’ and most people will summon up the image of the pentagram – a simple five pointed star. This is because pentagrams commonly feature within conglomerations of symbols and shapes referred to as ‘pentacles’. Pentacles are thought to be powerful sources of ancient magic, to be used as spells. In recent times, marketers have cottoned onto the power of the pentagram in order to sell ideals of mystery, danger and the unknown to teenagers and young adults. You can find pentagrams cropping up in the symbology of today’s rock bands, television shows, clothing labels and movies used to symbolise anything from ‘gothic’ sub cultures to heavy metal music to witchcraft and satanism.
First published: November 7th, 2009
Filed under: LineRead #2
Posted by: Michael