Glossary Entry: Pentagram
Definition
Most of the time, the term "pentagram" refers to a five pointed star drawn inside of a pentagon. Unlike the similar pentacle design, pentagrams are almost exclusively used to reference magic or the occult.
While this does usually appear in darker or more mature works, and thus a reason for some concern, pentagrams aren't always satanic.
That said, there is an explicitly satanic version, which is rarely seen in fiction. In this variation, the star points downwards and a goat's head is drawn within the center with its horns occupying the top points.
While this does usually appear in darker or more mature works, and thus a reason for some concern, pentagrams aren't always satanic.
That said, there is an explicitly satanic version, which is rarely seen in fiction. In this variation, the star points downwards and a goat's head is drawn within the center with its horns occupying the top points.
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