2007-11-26 08:42:10 · 12 answers · asked by lowerbrule 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
The pentagram is a sigil which is over 5,000 years old, it is mainly used as a protection symbol nowadays, have a look at these sites and they will explain some of the aspects for you..
http://freemasonry.bcy.ca/anti-masonry/pentagram.html
http://members.shaw.ca/bbogdan/blog_images/wicca/pentacle.htm
http://members.shaw.ca/bbogdan/blog_images/wicca/pentacle.htm
Blessings.. )O(
2007-11-29 22:21:31 · answer #1 · answered by Bunge 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In current hex sign mythology, the 5-pointed star is purported to be a symbol of protection from fire and lightning or a protection for livestock, a meaning closely related to the use of these stars by ancient Norsemen. In general, the 5-pointed star, displayed with one point at the top, is considered lucky. These are very popular in the Amish Country.
2007-11-26 17:48:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are pentagrams (mostly pagans), the Amish have 5 pointed stars on barns (don't know meaning). I saw a few when I was in Texas (5 point star is in the state flag).
edited to add: Oh and as Bella said, it is a new decorative feature.
2007-11-26 17:43:11 · answer #3 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On houses? Not sure - probably pentagrams. A lot of people are guessing Amish barns here. Could be, but they usually have a specific design (it looks shadowed and has a circular border of design - either flowers, twists, or distelfinks). But they usually don't put them on their houses. But it is an area where a lot of people still practice witchcraft, believe it or not. I'm thinking more of a pentgram thing....as long as it's pointed up, it's fine.
2007-11-26 17:52:35 · answer #4 · answered by Blue Oyster Kel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There could be several reason. They are Pagan and the five pointed star is a major symbol in their faith, Christians use it to show the 5 wounds of Christ, Amish, Mennonites use them for protection from evil
2007-11-26 20:53:37 · answer #5 · answered by raven blackwing 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its a pentagram.
Pentagrams have been used as symbols in many religions, even Christianity, in which it was said to represent the five wounds of Christ. The inverted pentagram was adopted by Satanists in the 20th century; however, the more common use of the pentagram to represent evil is an inverted pentagram with a goat's head in the center, called the Sigl of Baphomet
2007-11-26 16:48:16 · answer #6 · answered by Emmy 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It means that the nearest garden center has stocked up on the newest craze. My mom owns a greenhouse, and the metal 5-pointed stars are very very popular right now. Now, if that star has a circle around it....that might be a different story.
2007-11-26 17:03:25 · answer #7 · answered by Bella B 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Come to Texas you will see lots of houses with 5 pointed stars on them. Means they are proud to be Texans. I guess you would have to ask the home owners what they mean to them back east.
2007-11-26 16:48:58 · answer #8 · answered by Wiz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the 18th and 19th centuries, star-shaped ends were used as tie plates on tie rods in brick and stone buildings. After they were no longer structurally necessary, they were maintained as decorative elements.
2007-11-26 17:45:38 · answer #9 · answered by Hoosier Daddy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hoosier daddy is correct. The design was visually appealing while lending strength to the integrity of the structure.
2007-11-27 01:54:31 · answer #10 · answered by alaska girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋