Heptagram
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A heptagram or septagram is a seven-pointed star drawn with seven straight strokes.
There are two kinds of heptagram:
- Acute heptagram, the {7/3} star polygon.
- Obtuse heptagram, the {7/2} star polygon.
The acute heptagram is known as the Elven Star or Fairy Star, a sacred symbol to Wiccans who follow the Faery tradition. It has also been adopted as an identifier by members of the Otherkin subculture.
The obtuse heptagram was used as a symbol in the Kabbalah, and later by Aleister Crowley and the Ordo Templi Orientis where it was known as the Star (or Seal) of Babalon.
A solid (filled) form of heptagram appears often on the flag and in the heraldic symbolism of Australia. In the Australian context, the seven points allegedly represent the six states of Australia (one each) plus one for the combined Territories. The seven-pointed stars make a refreshing change from the numerous conventional vexillological five-pointed stars.
See also
External links
- Heptagram -- from MathWorld (http://mathworld.wolfram.com/Heptagram.html)