Hello...i was wondering if anybody had any input on the meaning/symbolism behind the crescent moon and stars that are seen in artwork or tattoos, etc...Obviously, the main would be representing Islam...but other than that...does anyone know of any other meanings? Thanks
2007-03-23 04:29:50 · 3 answers · asked by scarletta 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Other - Visual Arts
The crescent moon and star symbol actually pre-dates Islam by several thousand years. Information on the origins of the symbol are difficult to ascertain, but most sources agree that these ancient celestial symbols were in use by the peoples of Central Asia and Siberia in their worship of sun, moon, and sky gods. There are also reports that the crescent moon and star were used to represent the Carthaginian goddess Tanit or the Greek goddess Diana.
The city of Byzantium (later known as Constantinople and Istanbul) adopted the crescent moon symbol. According to some reports, they chose it in honor of the goddess Diana. Others indicate that it dates back to a battle in which the Romans defeated the Goths on the first day of a lunar month. In any event, the crescent moon was featured on the city's flag even before the birth of Christ.
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.
2007-03-23 06:30:33 · answer #1 · answered by the_lipsiot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the ones also are related to the Virgin of Guadelupe. But then, I've been suspicious of Marian visitations ever considering the fact that I heard that she lied approximately how lengthy she could be showing. People who lie are NOT hooked up to God, however to that different man. As some distance as I'm worried, any individual who reveals gadgets of Pagan worship like which might be in general running for that historic dragon, the 'angel of sunshine', Shaitan himself.
2016-09-05 13:00:25 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some trace it back to pagan rituals, they even look at th eP&G logo as evidence
2007-03-23 04:37:37 · answer #3 · answered by Jeremy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋