what significate are a moon crescent and pentagram star?

Answer 1

Moon Crescent -- depending on which way it faces some believe it depicts the cycle of the goddess. Pentagram -five pointed star-The five points represent the 4 elements plus the spirit.

the Pentacle: The five-pointed star within a circle is the most common Pagan symbol, and it is typically used to identify oneself as a Pagan or Wiccan. The five points represent the 4 elements plus the spirit, and the circle connects them all. Based on numerology, the five points means the pentacle symbolizes the Earth element and can be used as an Earth symbol on an altar.

Answer 2

The pentagram has been used by various religions and cultures over time including Christianity. Now it is mostly used by Wiccans and Pagans, , point up to signify the four elements and spirit, and by Satanists, Eastern Star, and some others, point down.

Haven't done much with the crescent Moon as meaning anything but you see it used in a lot of different cultures as well.

Answer 3

Ottomans. The early Muslim community did not really have a symbol. During the time of the Prophet Muhammad, Islamic armies and caravans flew simple solid-colored flags (generally black, green, or white) for identification purposes. In later generations, the Muslim leaders continued to use a simple black, white, or green flag with no markings, writing, or symbolism on it. It wasn't until the Ottoman Empire that the crescent moon and star became affiliated with the Muslim world. When the Turks conquered Constantinople (Istanbul) in 1453, they adopted the city's existing flag and symbol. Legend holds that the founder of the Ottoman Empire, Osman, had a dream in which the crescent moon stretched from one end of the earth to the other. Taking this as a good omen, he chose to keep the crescent and make it the symbol of his dynasty. There is speculation that the five points on the star represent the five pillars of Islam. Hmm, there is a guess though that the Ottomans used this because the star & crescent *is* mentioned in the 53rd surah (chapter) of the Qur'an. Ignore Saladin. He isn't Muslim. Saladin, Muhammad did *not* worship the pagan gods. Although he was born in that environment, he did not engage in pagan worship and was a hanif.