The star symbol has a rich history dating back to ancient civilizations. The first star symbols were discovered in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, with the Egyptians favoring a five-pointed star, while Mesopotamian society used an eight-pointed star :cite[1].
The word "asterisk" comes from the Greek word "asteriskos," meaning "little star" :cite[3]. In the Middle Ages, the star symbol was used to emphasize particular parts of text and link them to marginal comments :cite[3].
In modern times, stars have taken on new meanings. The term "star" became associated with talented individuals in the entertainment industry, birthing the concept of "stardom" and leading to institutions like the Hollywood Walk of Fame :cite[1].
Different star symbols carry various meanings. The pentagram (⛤) has been used throughout history by various cultures, from ancient Sumer to Pythagorean societies where it represented mutual recognition and wellbeing :cite[7]. The Star of David (✡) is a symbol of Judaism, while the star and crescent (☪) is widely recognized as a symbol of Islam :cite[4].