#pentacleofmars

A contemporary reimagining of a medieval talisman.

The Sixth Pentacle of Mars from the Key of Solomon.

Left: my ink-and-pen drawing.

Right: the traditional talisman.

I transformed the phonetics of Agrippa’s Malachim alphabet into Japanese.

Traditionally, this pentacle is associated with protection — reflecting harm and aggression, and shielding the wearer from physical attacks and malicious intent.