Meaning of hex sign | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A geometric design usually consisting of a star or flower placed in a circular field, used by the Fancy Dutch on buildings such as barns, often said to be intended as a ward against evil in former times.
   Pennsylvania, US
2. A protective symbol used in Heathenry comprising a six-petaled flower or star set within a circle, as a New Age adaptation of the above.
   Germanic

Examples

“This association will partially pay⟳ for the repainting of hex signs in the tourist areas.”

“1984 Futharc A Handbook of Rune Magic, Edred Thorsson, Samuel Weiser Inc, 0-87728-548-9, page 107. Common in Dutch hex signs and a powerful framework for talismans and visual magic.”

“Note⟳ the hex signs on the barn, an old Pennsylvania Dutch custom used to ward off the evil spirits.”

“The original hex signs were created by the Pennsylvania Dutch, a cultural group composed of several different groups of people.”

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