Metatrons cube depicts the five platonic solids which may be derived from the flower of life. The five platonic solids are geometric forms which are said to act as a template from which all life springs, according to spiritual belief. The Platonic solids are five structures that are crucial because they are the building blocks of organic life. These five structures are found in minerals, animated and organic life forms, sound, music, language, etc. Metatrons cube is also considered a holy glyph, used to ward off evil spirits.