What's the difference between pentacle and pentalpha?

Pentacle


Definition:

  • (n.) A figure composed of two equilateral triangles intersecting so as to form a six-pointed star, -- used in early ornamental art, and also with superstitious import by the astrologers and mystics of the Middle Ages.

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  • (1) Maybe it was the flaming pentacle that opened in the ground, or the way the holy water vaporised in David's shadow, who knows.

Pentalpha


Definition:

  • (n.) A five-pointed star, resembling five alphas joined at their bases; -- used as a symbol.

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