Glossary Entry: Pentagram
Quick Definition
Technically, a pentagram is a perfectly formed five pointed star. Most of the time though, the term refers to a perfect star formed inside of a pentagon. Pentagrams are almost exclusively used to refer to magic or the occult. Fortunately, a generic pentagram like the one shown above is not automatically satanic symbol, so while it can be a concern, it's not a serious one.
Games and fiction in general like to use pentagrams in their depictions of magic and magical rituals. These depictions are darker than the gentle fairy tale magics seen in works aimed at younger children, and should be considered with more caution as a result.
But, a pentagram can be a satanic symbol. When this is the case, the star and the pentagon around it is pointed downwards, and there will probably be a goat's head inside the star. If it's pointing down and the head is present, then it is explicitly a satanic reference and a serious concern.
There is also a closely related symbol, called a pentacle, which is slightly less controversial.
Games and fiction in general like to use pentagrams in their depictions of magic and magical rituals. These depictions are darker than the gentle fairy tale magics seen in works aimed at younger children, and should be considered with more caution as a result.
But, a pentagram can be a satanic symbol. When this is the case, the star and the pentagon around it is pointed downwards, and there will probably be a goat's head inside the star. If it's pointing down and the head is present, then it is explicitly a satanic reference and a serious concern.
There is also a closely related symbol, called a pentacle, which is slightly less controversial.
 A generic pentagram |
 A satanic pentagram |
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