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Sacred Symbolism

Religious Symbols: Meanings, Menorahs & Quiz

Symbols gain meaning through history, users and context; they are not a permanent one-to-one logo chart. The lotus appears across traditions, and the crescent and star is not a universal emblem adopted by every Muslim. The entries explain the game's accepted names through their settings.

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12 current accepted entries · names & aliases

Names, context & references

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The Cross

Became the primary visual emblem of Christianity from the 4th century onward.

Other accepted names: Cross · Crucifix

Reference/context: Christianity · Central Emblem

Star and Crescent

Adopted widely since the Ottoman era on mosque finials and international humanitarian emblems.

Other accepted names: Crescent

Reference/context: Historic Islamic Cultural Emblem

Star of David

Hebrew Magen David ("Shield of David"), formed by two interlocking triangles.

Other accepted names: Magen David

Reference/context: Judaism · Magen David

Taijitu (Yin-Yang)

Depicts dynamic harmony and interdependence of complementary opposites in Taoist thought.

Other accepted names: Yin Yang · Taijitu

Reference/context: Taoist Cosmology · Taijitu

Sacred Lotus

Rising unsullied from muddy water, symbolizing spiritual purity and awakening.

Other accepted names: Lotus · Padma

Reference/context: Buddhism & Hinduism · Padma

Om (Aum)

Sacred syllable and symbol representing the primordial sound of the cosmos in Dharmic traditions.

Other accepted names: Om · Aum

Reference/context: Dharmic Traditions · Sacred Syllable

Ichthys (Jesus Fish)

Greek acronym ΙΧΘΥΣ ("fish") standing for "Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior."

Other accepted names: Ichthys · Jesus Fish

Reference/context: Early Christian Catacomb Symbol

Menorah

Seven-branched golden lampstand of the Jerusalem Temple, depicted on Rome’s Arch of Titus. Here bare Menorah defaults to the Temple lamp; Hanukkiah is a separate entry. Menorah can also be a generic word for lamp.

Other accepted names: Use the names above

Reference/context: Judaism · Exodus 25:31–40 (KJV text)

Chi-Rho (☧)

Monogram superimposing the first two Greek letters of Christos (Χ and Ρ).

Other accepted names: Chi Rho · Chi-Rho

Reference/context: Early Christian Monogram (ΧΡ)

Khanda

Comprises a double-edged sword, circular chakkar, and two kirpans representing unity and justice.

Other accepted names: Use the names above

Reference/context: Sikhism · Emblem

Hanukkiah

Hanukkah lamp with eight festival lights and a helper light, distinct from the Temple seven-branched lamp.

Other accepted names: Hanukkah menorah · Chanukiah

Reference/context: Judaism · Hanukkah lamp, eight lights and a shamash

Dharma Wheel

Eight-spoked wheel representing the Noble Eightfold Path and the Buddha’s teaching.

Other accepted names: Dharmachakra

Reference/context: Early Buddhist Symbol · Eightfold Path

Turn the list into recall

  1. Learn form, name and occasion together, especially seven versus nine branches and the festival context.
  2. Compare the Dharma wheel's symbolism here with physical ritual representations in the objects guide.
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Content review date: 2026-11-14 · current-4fbee918-104866 · Sources & corrections