At all times, people have given special symbolismAttention. And it is not so important whether the conversation is about religion, the occult or ordinary hobbies. And the six-pointed star always occupied a special place. The meaning of this symbol cannot be determined unambiguously. In a wide variety of cultures, it is interpreted differently.
Вообще звезда издревле являлась важным символом, as her image was prompted by nature itself. Man inevitably pulls to the sky, so it was compared by people with superiority, strength, constancy and protection. Flickering and bright colors indicated hope, dream and miracle, which also had a positive effect on the attitude to the corresponding symbolism. The six-pointed star in different cultures received its special definition. But one thing is for sure: there were no such civilizations that would not pay their attention to it.
There is no doubt that the star of Davidrefers to the Jewish culture, as it was first discovered in the 7th c. BC er in Sidon. The seal she was on belonged to a certain Jew, Joshua ben Yeshayau. Then the symbol had no other definitions, its name was: a six-pointed star. Photos of the print survived to this day. Later, the symbol received another name - “Magendavid”, and also known in modern times - “Star of David”. It happened in the early Middle Ages, when the first sources appeared with legends about King David. It was believed that the shield with such a symbol defended the commander and his army in battles, so they all brought only victory.
From the thirteenth century the star becomes morepopular, it appears on the walls of synagogues, on amulets or in books with kabbalistic texts. Most historians and researchers believe that the symbol was then only a decoration, it acquired its own specifics a little later, in 1354. At that time, the Roman emperor granted Jews a special privilege, they became owners of their own red flag, which adorned the star of David. Since then, all references to this symbol are focused in most cases on Jewish and Jewish culture.
The six-pointed star is usually depicted.in the form of equilateral triangles superimposed on each other so that their tops look one up, the other down. Also, these figures have one center. In some cultures, the symbol is corrected in accordance with the beliefs that are observed within society. However, this image is most often referred to Judaism, since the star has the widest distribution only among Jews.
In fact, the most common understandingcharacter is invalid. In speaking of what the star of David means, Judaism and its presence in this religion are commonly mentioned. Today, Magendavid means freedom, and there is an explanation. There are several opinions about when exactly the hexagram began to personify the Jews, but they all have approximately the same ending.
In the 5-6th century, King David lived, whose nationalitywas under oppression. On the fields in the battles with the enemies of the Jews often lost, because they could not hold back the onslaught of the most powerful warrior - Goliath. But David, having taken the shield with the image of the hexagram in his hands, still defeated him. As a result, the Jews got freedom from enemy oppression.
Later (in the 13th century) the Jews again intersect withhexagram. Now, for services to the empire, the Roman emperor Karl favors the national flag with the image of Magendavid, only then it was scarlet (in modern times - blue). And once again getting a star is connected with freedom.
And finally, in the 18th century, Europe, which was onAt that time, a developed region and played an important role in the activities of mankind, takes the six-pointed star as a symbol of the Jewish people. Thus, in this case, the understanding of the Magendavid is invariably associated with the freedom of the Jews.
If you are talking about whatThe flag is a six-pointed star, then Israel is always mentioned. Some other countries throughout the history of mankind have also appropriated this symbol to their clan, however, in fact, it took root in this interpretation only in Judaism. There are several assumptions about how the hexagram appeared on the flag of Israel.
Another version is that some DavidHe was the liberator of the Jewish state, and in his military campaigns for liberation he always moved forward, carrying in his hand a shield in the shape of a six-pointed star (according to other sources, this symbol was painted on the shield). After the defeat of stronger troops, outside observers had the impression that it was David’s shield that caused the state’s liberation.
Нельзя не отметить того, что символы иудаизма did not immediately begin to include a six-pointed star. It is likely that the Israelis are not closer to the philosophical or religious component of the hexagram, but to the decorative one.
Рассматриваемый символ с 7-го века до н. э.stirs the minds of historians, occultists and culture experts. And all because it appears in many written sources, on cave paintings, seals, emblems and other similar elements. This means that almost every civilization that ever existed on the planet invariably showed its interest in this symbol. What is his mystery?
Ни один культуровед до сих пор не подошел к этому Close to the question, all new facts related to the six-pointed star reveal even more unsolved mysteries. On the one hand, there are many historical data or information from mythology, where the Star of David plays only a positive role. For example, Solomon wore a ring with a print of the corresponding image. With his help, he called the spirits who helped him in all good undertakings.
Или история самого Давида, в которой он побеждает Goliath is not without the help of a shield with the image of the hexagram. Since then, this Jewish warlord has become not only a hero of an entire nation, but also a liberator. Despite the fact that not one hundred years have passed since that moment, all Jews still honor the symbol as a defender from demons, carry amulets and talismans with this image.
But there are absolutely opposite stories,related to hexagram. She often appears together with the fascist swastika, so many people have a negative attitude towards her. In fact, her participation in the historical events of that terrible time was very limited. In concentration camps, people were tested, and after certain experiments, some were tagged. This was done through the image of the yellow hexagram on the experimental forehead. This state of affairs allowed the fascists to distinguish those they had already experimented with from "pure" people.
Therefore, wherever it appearsa six-pointed star, its value is always either positive or negative. It takes the middle ground only as a symbol in some cultures, and this is only because it is not the hexagram as a whole that is considered, but its individual images (for example, the lines of triangles).
In magic and the occult, as far as knowsmodern history, the six-pointed star was always present. Its value is great not only for rituals, but also for creating amulets, talismans, amulets, books with spells, and so on. In magic, the three sides of the triangles personified matter, spirit, and the middle nature (the same as in science, space). Thus, it is possible to divide the value into three components:
Based on the above, we can concludethat the six-pointed star held a special place not only in some religions, but also in magical teachings, which have not lost popularity until today. Thanks to this symbol any event could be explained. Magic amulets depicting hexagram opened up the future, the past and the present to the occultists.
The six-pointed star at all times personifiedpowerful protection, virtually impenetrable. Therefore, until today, it is often used to create amulets and amulets. Since the Middle Ages, hexagram mascots were considered powerful defenders against edged weapons, as David defeated Goliath using a shield with her image.
Anyway, any material object haswith their energy, which can serve both for evil and for good. However, there are such signs and symbols that are not only time-tested, but also have gained the generally accepted status of helpers. That is exactly what Magendavid is, for for thousands of years all nationalities and cultures have been interested in him.
The symbol of the “Star of David” in Orthodoxy has a not too good reputation. The fact is that hexagram since ancient times was considered a symbol of Judaism - a religion that Christians perceive negatively.
But there is another explanation for the bad to her.relations. The fact is that in Judaism the specific meaning of the star is that only 6 days have passed (6 ends of the figure), and the Messiah comes in the seventh. In the Christian faith, Jesus had already visited the earth, so the seventh day came. In Judaism, he is only expected. Therefore, Christians perceive the symbol as irrelevant.
Symbols of religion, and any, you need to read.Therefore, it cannot be said unequivocally that all Orthodox Christians have a negative attitude towards the six-pointed star. Moreover, many confessors have even refused to give it the value of the number of the beast.
Многие культуры никогда не относились негативно к a symbol like the star of david. Photos depicting this figure, described in a negative way, are found only in eschatological interpretations. This religious doctrine compares the symbol with the number of the beast. It has 6 corners, 6 small triangles and 6 sides inside the hex.
Индийцы, а именно йоги и тантры, сравнивают Symbol with human chakra located at heart level. She is responsible for love, compassion and devotion. The direction of the triangle downwards means the sky, upwards - the earth. Accordingly, the six-pointed star is focused on the universe in this case. The meaning of the symbol expresses the essence of a person who is constantly torn between spirituality and carnal components.
When the first alchemists appeared, they alsointerested in the hexagram, and depicted with it the philosopher's stone, which gives eternal life. The masons compared the symbol with the great wisdom, to which, in fact, they sought. Anyway, each current compared a six-pointed star with something of its own.
Шестиконечная звезда имеет не только esoteric or religious meaning. Many civilizations used it in various fields just because it looks beautiful. For example, since the fourteenth century, it has been used as a reward for special merits. Moreover, some modern military units still hand the Star of David as a sign of special honor.
Eastern cultures also did not refusethis character. In Tibet, for example, it means 6 syllables of the most important Buddhist prayer. Hindu culture does not consider the star as a whole, but only its triangles. They personify Kali and Shiva, or the destruction and creation of the world. Thus, the Eastern traditions perceive hexagram as a symbol of balance, inevitable and constant struggle between good and evil on the planet and / or in one particular person.
Masendavid is also found in Freemasonry, butmembers of this society give greater preference to the pentagram — Solomon’s seal. It is believed that Solomon was the son of David, and if you remove any small triangle from the image of the hexagram, you get a five-pointed star. Therefore, the masons are still associated with the Magendavid, but indirectly, honoring him as the father of Solomon, the holder of the ring with a five-pointed star, whom he commanded spirits and ghosts.
Theosophical interpretation is focused exclusivelyon the perfection of the universe, as well as in the occult. Two triangles (2 - the number of women), three faces and angles in each (3 - the number of men) can idealize not only the universe, but also the symbol itself, which explains its high value.
The six-pointed star in the circle appeared almostImmediately after the usual magendavid. However, it received its greatest distribution only in astrology. So all the signs of the zodiac were depicted as part of one particular symbol.
In general, it is impossible to say exactly where and when the star of David met in history, since each culture necessarily used it in writings, on amulets or in engraving on buildings.
Quite often, various symbols of religiontheir essence, are the same, but are depicted in different ways. So, for example, Kabbalists paint a hexagram in the form of two triangles of black and white. They personify spirit and matter. And the value of individual lines or a hexagon forming in the center is absent.
Even in the culture of Kabbalists, there is a similarthe symbol - a six-pointed star is drawn in the shape of a snake, which swallows its tail. The image is inside the circle. In this case, the symbol personifies the three deities and the eternity of their rule. Kabbalists in the west cut off the tops of the triangle, and they become similar to the Egyptian pyramids.
В иудейской культуре изображение гексаграммы perfect, here the triangles look up and down, with one unifying center. There are no additional shades or intersections; in aggregate, they represent a complete picture. There are also no definite interpretations of individual lines, except that the star of David is a symbol of the Jews. Photo with the image of the Jewish hexagram can be seen on the flag of Israel. By the way, despite the fact that the star initially accompanied the Jewish culture, it became a common sign of the Jews only in the eighteenth century, before Europe did not consider it as a symbol of one particular state.
Let us summarize the ways of depicting a six-pointed star and its values in various cultures in the table below.
| Culture / religion | How the character was depicted | Value |
| Judaism | Standard Image | Symbol of freedom |
| Kabbalah | Snake that bites its tail. The image was placed in a circle. | The symbol of the eternal struggle within man between light and darkness, spiritual and material values |
| Eschatology | Beast inside star | Symbol of Lucifer, number 666 |
| Occultism | Two interlacing triangles | The symbol of the perfect universe |
| Alchemy | Here, first of all, a pentagon forming in the center was considered. He became a symbol of the philosopher's stone | Symbol of immortality |
| Astrology | Hexagram in a circle | Zodiac symbol |
| Early Christianity | Standard Image | Symbol of the Nativity of Christ |
| Masonry | Standard Image | Symbol of wisdom |
Thus, it is impossible to say exactly whatsix pointed star. In most cultures, it is a good symbol, personifying deities, feminine or masculine, matter and spirit. But there are also negative interpretations of the hexagram, such as the number of the beast. If you give the most common definition, then the Star of David has always been a symbol of freedom, since the Roman emperor once upon a time laid the foundation for the liberation of the Jewish people, presenting it with its own flag with the Magendavid.
