The ancient symbol has been re-introduced in modern flags of Sicily since 1848. The oldest find of a triskeles in Sicily is a vase dated to 700 BCE, for which researchers assume a Minoan-Mycenaean origin. [19] Roman period and Late Antiquity [ edit ]

A fractal version of the triskelion, consisting of a large blue-silver raised dot with three curved arms of similar dots around it, is a major motif of the 2005 TV series Threshold. It is the symbol of the aliens who invade Earth. The word Triskelion itself is derived from the old Greek term for ‘ Three-times’. Triskelion symbolizes the importance that the Celtic culture placed on the number three. A triskelion or triskeles is an ancient motif consisting of a triple spiral exhibiting rotational symmetry or other patterns in triplicate that emanate from a common center.

Liddell and Scott’s Greek-English Lexicon (A Lexicon Abridged from), Oxford, 1944, p.27, Cassell's Latin Dictionary, Marchant, J.R.V, & Charles, Joseph F., (Eds.), Revised Edition, 1928 In the symbol for the Isle of Man, which is located in the Irish Sea, the "three legs embowed" of the heraldic triskelion are represented in armour, "spurred and garnished or (gold)."

Triskelion was an inhabited planet located in the M24 Alpha star system. The planet was the homeworld of the Providers. Triskelion je název užívaný pro budovu ústředí vkomiksu The Ultimates ve světě Ultimate Marvel. Budova má seshora tvar tří hrotů. In 1968, Pettyjohn appeared in the Star Trek: The Original Series episode " The Gamesters of Triskelion" as Shahna, the thrall trainer of Captain James T. Kirk. She also appeared on other 1960s television series such as Mister Terrific; The Green Hornet; Batman; Love, American Style; The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.; and as male CONTROL agent Charlie Watkins (a "master of disguise" who is able to appear convincingly female) in two episodes of Get Smart: "Smart Fit the Battle of Jericho" and "Pussycats Galore" (1967). [2] The term “triskelion” is often associated with ancient Greek and Sicilian symbolism, for example, where it appears on coins and in various architectural and artistic contexts.

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Threefold Sun– In some contexts, it’s seen as a representation of the sun and its three aspects – sunrise, zenith, and sunset. In Victorian times the term Triskeles and Triskel were also used to describe this type of symbol, but these have now largely fallen into disuse. But because of their various vivid artistic images, the ancient Celtic culture still lingers on in the form of Celtic inspired jewelry, spiritual items and fashion. Triskelion Design Variation to the Triskelion Design Triple Horn of Odin– In Norse mythology, this symbol represents Odin’s three draughts from the Well of Wisdom, which gave him knowledge and wisdom. In popular culture, the triskele is seen in TV shows such as in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Triskele or Triskelion Meaning and Symbolism