<p>The image represents a <a href="http://fma.wikia.com/wiki/Alchemy#Transmutation_Array" rel="noreferrer">transmutation array</a>, the <a href="http://fma.wikia.com/wiki/Grand_Arcanum" rel="noreferrer">Grand Arcanum</a>.<br>
A transmutation array is similar to a <a href="http://fma.wikia.com/wiki/Alchemy#Transmutation_Circle" rel="noreferrer">transmutation circle</a>, and also has the function of allowing for the energy to circulate during a transmutation. They differ, however, in the fact that the runes (drawings) that compose the array may exceed the limits of the circle.</p>

<p>This array is exclusive to the 2003 anime, and is used by Scar to make a philosopher's stone using the souls of the people of Reole.</p>

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<p>When I was searching for Fullmetal Alchemist wallpapers this image came up (below).</p>

<p>I was wondering what this symbol is? And does it have any relation to the FMA anime or manga universes?</p>

<p><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/uzhn9.jpg" alt="Symbol"></p>

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What is this symbol and does it relate to FMA?
# What is this symbol and does it relate to FMA?
Posted by: username_0 on 2013-11-22
When I was searching for Fullmetal Alchemist wallpapers this image came up (below).

I was wondering what this symbol is? And does it have any relation to the FMA anime or manga universes?

![Symbol](https://i.sstatic.net/uzhn9.jpg)
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## 1 answers
### Answer by username_1 on 2013-11-22. Score: 5 | Accepted answer
The image represents a [transmutation array](http://fma.wikia.com/wiki/Alchemy#Transmutation_Array), the [Grand Arcanum](http://fma.wikia.com/wiki/Grand_Arcanum).  
A transmutation array is similar to a [transmutation circle](http://fma.wikia.com/wiki/Alchemy#Transmutation_Circle), and also has the function of allowing for the energy to circulate during a transmutation. They differ, however, in the fact that the runes (drawings) that compose the array may exceed the limits of the circle.

This array is exclusive to the 2003 anime, and is used by Scar to make a philosopher's stone using the souls of the people of Reole.
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