Star of David Menorah Chalice

The Star of David  is an ancient symbol, an emblem in the form of a six-pointed star (hexagram), in which two identical equilateral triangles (one is turned upside down, the other - top down) are superimposed on each other, forming a structure of six identical corners attached to the sides of a regular hexagon .

There are various versions of the origin of the name of the symbol, from connecting it with the legend of the shape of the shields of the soldiers of King David to raising it to the name of the false messiah David Alroy or the Talmudic turnover denoting the God of Israel . Another version of it is known as the " Seal of King Solomon ".

Since the 19th century, the Star of David has been considered a Jewish symbol. The Star of David is depicted on the flag of the State of Israel and is one of its main symbols. Six-pointed stars are also found in the symbols of other states and settlements.