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
Triskelion (comics) Triskelion (comics) The Triskelion is a fictional building used by S.H.I.E.L.D., an organization appearing in comic books published by the American publisher Marvel Comics. In the Ultimate Marvel universe, the Triskelion is the island headquarters of S.H.I.E.L.D., formerly inhabited by the Ultimates. Originally designed by British architect Norman Foster, the facility was to have been mobile like the Helicarrier, but the cost proved prohibitive. The Triskelion was partially destroyed by the Liberators, whose super-soldiers scuttled the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier onto the facility, though the Scarlet Witch (who was in Nick Fury's office) used her powers to save the building's first three