Triskelion Triskelion A triskelion or triskele is a motif consisting of a triple spiral exhibiting rotational symmetry. The spiral design can be based on interlocking Archimedean spirals, or represent three bent human legs. Both terms are from Greek ("triskelion") or ("triskeles"), "three-legged", from prefix "τρι-" ("tri-"), "three times" + "σκέλος" ("skelos"), "leg". A triskelion is a traditional symbol of Sicily, where it is called "trinacria"; the Isle of Man, where it is known in Manx as "Tree Cassyn Vannin", and Brittany where it is known as "Triskèle". Ingushetia also has a (stylised) triskelion in its flag. The triskelion symbol appears in
Early music of the British Isles Early music of the British Isles Early music of the British Isles, from the earliest recorded times until the beginnings of the Baroque in the 17th century, was a diverse and rich culture, including sacred and secular music and ranging from the popular to the elite. Each of the major nations of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales retained unique forms of music and of instrumentation, but British music was highly influenced by continental developments, while British composers made an important contribution to many of the major movements in early music in Europe, including the polyphony of the Ars Nova and