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The valknut is a symbol consisting of three interlocked triangles forming subliminal triskelion at its center. The term valknut is a modern development; it is not known what term or terms were used to
The Tängelgårda stone from Gotland, Sweden, features valknuts below a depiction of a horse.
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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
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…The valknut is a symbol consisting of three interlocked triangles forming subliminal triskelion at its center. The term valknut is a modern development; it is not known what term or terms were used to refer to the symbol historically. Scholars…
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