Every religion has its own symbol to represent it and each symbol has its own meaning. In this article I will take about three different symbols. Those symbols are the Pentagram, the Star of David and the Jain emblem. The pentagram originated around 3500 BC; was found on broken pottery with some of the earliest findings of the language (Wolf). Many different types of people have used this symbol including Mesopotamians, Jews, Egyptians, Christians and Gnostics (wolf). The Mesopotamians used it in art in royal inscriptions as a symbol of imperial power. For the Egyptians it was a symbol of the underground womb and had a symbolic relationship with the concept of the pyramids. Christians linked it to the five wounds of Christ; but after some time it was transformed in reaction to neo-pagan use (Wolf). The symbol of the pentagram comes from the Wiccan religion, also called witchcraft. Wicca is a diverse and decentralized religion and is part of the nature (Law) movements. For a long time those who practiced this religion were persecuted. They see that everything has a divine spirit, which means it is a polytheistic religion. Wicca honors the elements of nature; earth, air, fire, water and spirit and the directions associated with them north, east, south and west (Law). This information is linked to the meaning of the symbol. The upper tip of the pentagram is associated with the divine figures of religion (Sabrina 67-81). The lower four points connect to the four important elements; fire, water, air and earth. These elements are important because they represent the four bonds with nature and for the maintenance of life (Sabrina 67-81). Understanding these elements is very important in teaching Wic......middle of paper......Symbol").Works Cited"Jain Symbol." jainworld.com. Np. Web. 19 Feb 2014. " Jain Symbols." ejainism.com. Web. 19 February 2014. "Judaism Canada and the World Backgrounder 12 1999: 53-9 ." Calgary Herald [Alberta] 16 11 1991, Sunday Final Edituib A1. Print.Sabrina, Lady. Exploring Wicca: The Beliefs, Rites, and Rituals of the Wiccan Religion. New Page Books, 2001. 67-81. Web 19 February 2014. .Wolf, Spring 2014. .