Hexagram
/ˈhɛksəˌɡræm/noun
A six-pointed star formed by overlapping two equilateral triangles.
Did you know?The Hexagram is often associated with alchemy and the merging of opposites, embodying the sacred union of masculine and feminine energies in the universe.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἕξ
“six”
Ancient Greek
Greek
γράμμα
“letter or figure, often used to denote geometric shapes”
14th Century
Latin
hexagrammum
“a geometric figure consisting of two overlapping triangles”
Modern English
English
hexagram
“a six-pointed star used in various occult and spiritual traditions”
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