ORIGINS AND MEANINGS OF THE EIGHT-POINT STAR
Friday, January 08, 2010 By Maryam
-Astrological Origins
- Use in Islam
- Ancient use of Eight-point Star Symbol
-Religious Integration of Symbol
- Use in Ornamentation and Pattern Building
-Mystical Significance
- Breath of the Compassionate
-Conclusion
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ORIGINS AND MEANINGS OF THE EIGHT-POINT STAR by SARAH TRICHA
January 09, 2010 12:28 AM
Dear Maryam,
Thank you for this most interesting article. Just last night, I was researching into the zurkhaneh and javanmardi tradition. Interestingly, yet again visible is the khatam as the sunken, octagonal pit at the center of the zurkhaneh.
Thank you again.
Kindest wishes,
mo'in
January 09, 2010 2:55 PM
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See:
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn11235-medieval-islamic-tiling-reveals-mathematical-savvy.html
Scientist. ;-)
January 11, 2010 5:39 AM
Thanks for this link, that I have saved for reading during the week. I feel the image keeps so much mystery, so beautiful, thank you!
Ya Haqq
Maryam
January 11, 2010 5:41 AM
Thank you so much, Mo'in. With my kind wishes,
Maryam
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