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    • A crescent shape is a symbol or emblem used to represent the lunar phase (as it appears in the northern hemisphere) in the first quarter (the "sickle moon"), or by extension a symbol representing the Moon itself. In Hindu Iconography, Shiva is often shown wearing a crescent moon on his head, symbolising his control over time, as well as his attributes of both creation an… See more

    Symbolism

    The crescent symbol is primarily used to represent the Moon, not necessarily in a particular lunar phase. When used to represent a waxing or waning lunar phase, "crescent" or "increscent" refers to the waxing firs… See more

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    The crescent shape is a type of lune, the latter consisting of a circular disk with a portion of another disk removed from it, so that what remains is a shape enclosed by two circular arcs which intersect at two points. In a … See more

    10 Crescent Moon Symbolic Meanings (Spirituality & Islam) - At…
    Learn about the crescent moon symbol and its ancient and modern meanings in various cultures and religions. Discover how the crescent moon represents change, rebirth, death, and paradis…
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