Pentangle

Pentangle is a synonym for pentagram. The pentangle represents the endless knot.

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This sign was pictured on the shield carried by Sir Gawaine when he left on his quest to meet the Green Knight.

Related Topics:
Sir Gawaine - Green Knight

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Each point of the pentangle represents:

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• The five wounds of Christ
• The five fingers
• The five senses
• The five joys of Mary
• The Annunciation
• The Nativity
• The Resurrection
• The Ascension
• The Assumption
• The five values of knighthood
• Chivalry
• Chastity
• Piety
• Friendliness
• Freegiving
• When used by followers of the Wiccan or Neopagan path, the pentangle can represent the five elements.
• Earth
• Air
• Water
• Fire
• Spirit

Pentangle was also the name of a British folk rock band of the 1960s and 1970s.

Related Topics:
Pentangle - Folk rock - 1960s - 1970s

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