Celtic Symbols - the history and beliefs

The Triskele, also known as the Triskelion, dates back as far as 3200 BC in Ireland. The symbol can be seen on the stones within the ancient burial site Newgrange. Although it is associated with Ireland, the Triskele symbol is believed to have first appeared in ancient Greece, where it was used to mark pottery and coins. It is particularly linked with the island of Sicily, which was once a Greek colony. The symbol found its way to Ireland and the Celts incorporated it into many of their designs. They believed the three spirals represented their belief that everything happens...