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
The Pagan Religions of the Ancient British Isles conversion to Christianity. The term 'pagan' is used as a convenient shorthand for those beliefs and practices, and is employed in the title merely to absolve the book from any need to discuss early Christianity itself." Dealing with both ancient pre-Christian religion and its influence on the contemporary Pagan, or 'Neo-Pagan' new religious movement, "The Pagan Religions of the British Isles" prompted various reactions from members of the contemporary Pagan community, both positive and negative. The book proved controversial amongst some contemporary Pagans and feminists involved in the Goddess movement, one of whom, Asphodel Long, issued a public criticism of