In mathematics, the root system for the simple Lie group G2 is in the form of a hexagram, with six long roots and six short roots. See more

As a derivative of two overlapping triangles, the hexagram may have developed from different peoples with no direct correlation to … See more

In heraldry and vexillology, a hexagram is a fairly common charge employed, though it is rarely called by this name. In Germanic regions it is known simply as a "star." In English and French … See more

A six-pointed star, like a regular hexagon, can be created using a compass and a straight edge:
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A regular hexagram can be constructed by orthographically projecting any cube onto a plane through three vertices that are all adjacent to the same vertex. The twelve midpoints to edges … See more

Indian religions
Six-pointed stars have also been found in cosmological diagrams in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. The reasons behind this symbol's common appearance in Indic religions and the West are unknown. One … See more

The Star of David is used in the seal and the emblem of the Theosophical Society (founded in 1875). Although it is more pronounced, it is … See more