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Heptagram
A heptagram is is a seven-pointed star drawn with seven straight strokes.
It has been used in various religions of the world to represent something sacred. The heptagram is a sacred symbol and is known as the Elven or Faerie star.the heptagram is also used in alchemy; a seven-sided star that refers to the seven planets known to ancient alchemists.

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Triquetra
The literal meaning of triquetra is “three-cornered”.
This cool triangular shape is symmetrical and is formed by the overlapping of three arcs. It has been used for various purposes in history, especially in religion.
This is also why this shape is also called the "Trinity knot".
The triquetra is often illustrated with a circle—the Trinity circle—interlaced between the three arcs, which symbolizes unity.

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Star of Lakshmi
The Star of Lakshmi is a special octagram—an eight-sided polygon—made from two congruent squares with the same center placed at 45° angles.
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Lemniscate
A lemniscate looks like a figure-eight curve, and resembles the infinity symbol.The origins of the lemniscate can be traced back to the 5th century AD. It was found by Greek Neoplatonist philosopher Proclus, who called this shape a horse fetter, as it resembled two hooves joined together.
In graphic design, this cool shape is often used in typography. The infinity symbol represents continuity and immortality.
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Vesica Piscis
The Vesica Piscis looks a lot like a You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., but has a much deeper meaning to it.
This cool shape is formed by intersecting two circles at the same radius, where the center of each circle lies on the circumference of the other.
The literal translation of Vesica Piscis is the “bladder of a fish."
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Reuleaux triangle
The Reuleaux triangle (pronounced as “ru-los”) is a curved triangle formed by the intersection of three circular disks.The Reuleaux triangle is named after the 19th-century German engineer Franz Reuleaux, who was known for using the design in his work.
You can also find this shape in corporate logos and signage around the world.
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Enneagram
An enneagram (Pronounced "any-a-gram") is a nine-sided figure, usually enclosed inside a circle.
If this cool shape looks familiar to you, you're probably a Slipknot fan.

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Annulus
The annulus resembles a ring-shaped object, where the central region is enclosed by two concentric circles. This cool shape is commonly used in the construction of oil and water wells, production tubing and casing.
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Mobius Strip
A Möbius strip, or Möbius band, is a three-dimensional shape with a single, continuous side.This shape is named after August Ferdinand Möbius, a German mathematician, who was also a fan of unusual shapes.You must have seen this shape as the recycle symbol.
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Squircle
A squircle is a unique shape that's somewhere between a square and a circle.It might not look like it, but this cute little shape actually has mathematical origins. It's commonly seen in the designs of dinner plates, optics, coins and more.





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