Celtic Triple Spiral
How to use this Irish symbol in Celtic tattoos
The
Celtic triple spiral or triskelion is sometimes called the spiral of life
and was found in the Newgrange site from the Bronze Age in Ireland. As
opposed to the Christian Celtic
Cross, the
triple spiral is an ancient symbol of Celtic beliefs, and was used
consistently in Celtic art for 3 millennia. The Celts believed that all
life moved in eternal cycles, regenerating at each point. Celts also
believed that all important things came in three phases, for example:
birth, death, and rebirth; or mind, body, and spirit.
As
a Celtic symbol, the triskelion, usually consisting of spirals, but also
the "horned triskelion", sometimes plays a role in Wiccan
groups and, rarely, can be seen in use by Germanic neopagan groups.
In some neopagan religions, the triple spiral is also used to
represent the triple goddess. Wicca is syncretic in nature and often
aesthetically adopts symbolism from various cultures, particularly
Celtic symbolism.
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