[meteorite-list] OT: five-pointed stars vs six-pointed stars

[drtanuki]

Dear List,
  Does anyone know the reason why some cultures and
religions depict stars as having five points or six
points?  And why is the five-pointed pentagram
considered as an demonic or satan worship symbol by
Christians?
  Are there other culturally historic versions of
stars?  Thanks in advance.  Dirk Ross..Tokyo

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