Small Pentagram Wind Chime Sun Catcher Recognized everywhere, this feared and often misunderstood ancient symbol can be seen in stained glass windows and architectural structures around the world. Used by ancient Chinese and Japanese religions to symbolize the five elements of life - fire, earth, metal, water and wood- the pentagram was believed to contain magical properties. Early Christians used the pentagram to represent the Star of Bethlehem. During the medieval era, Christians believed that the pentagram symbolized the five wounds of Christ and it was used to ward off evil spirits. The Hebrews used the pentagram as a symbol of truth and to represent the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Hebrew Scriptures. Pythagoreans of ancient Greece, Fascinated by its mathematical purity, Ancient Greece Pythagoreans viewed it as a sign of perfection representing the five elements that make up man: fire, water, air, earth, and psyche. Ancient Babylonians used the pentagram to represent the gods. In more modern times, the pentagram reflects harmony and spirituality. Used in Wiccan ceremonies, this star of life symbolizes the four elements of air, water, earth and fire, perfectly balanced to create the fifth element of spirit and often representing feminine energy. This sacred spiritual symbol is believed to help guard from negative energy and restore balance and peace. Total length is 9”, diameter is 2” Handmade in India (9PG04)