Science Geometry

Historically, it has been used as an icon in various religious and occult contexts. How many edges are there in a pentagram?

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Correct answer

5

Explanation

Pentagram or pentalpha (five A's) is the name of the regular five-pointed star. Penta is Greek and means "five". The star can be drawn in one continuous line and contains the golden ratio, symbolising beauty in creation. It has historically been used as an icon of various religious and occult meanings.

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74% correct 194 correct · 68 incorrect

Question added 2008-04-09