Triskelion
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A triskelion, or triskeles, is an ancient motif consisting either of a triple spiral exhibiting rotational symmetry or of other patterns in triplicate that emanate from a common center. The spiral des
5,000 year-old triskelion on an orthostat at Newgrange
Silver Drachma from Sicily, minted during the reign of Agathocles (361–289 BCE), Greek tyrant of Syracuse (317–289 BCE) and king of Sicily (304–289 BCE). Inscription: ΣΥΡΑΚΟΣΙΩΝ (Syrakosion) Laureate head of the youthful Ares to left; behind, Palladion. Reverse: Triskeles of three human legs with winged feet; at the center, Gorgoneion
Triskelion of Sicily on vase of the late 7th century BCE
Late Helladic (14th century BCE) beaked jug decorated with triple spirals
Flag of the Isle of Man
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The flag of the Isle of Man is a triskelion, composed of three armoured legs with golden spurs, upon a red background. It has been the official flag of the Isle of Man since 1 December 1932 and is bas
Triskelion
…Dionysius I of Syracuse beginning in c. 382 BCE. It later appears in heraldry, and, other than in the flag of Sicily, came into use in the arms and flags of the Isle of Man (known in the Manx language as ny tree cassyn 'the three legs'). Greek τρισκελής (triskelḗs) means 'three-legged' from τρι- (tri…
Manx flags on the Loch Promenade, Douglas
Three-legged symbol of Sicily depicted as a proto-heraldic device on the shield of a Greek warrior. Greek Red Figure lekythos vase, c. 470 BC, found in a tomb near Licata, Sicily. Archaeological Museum of Syracuse, Sicily