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) of the ground crew for the Alpha Flight Space Program. The second wing acts like the Wakandan Embassy. The third wing is the headquarters of the Ultimates (unrelated to the team from Ultimate Marvel). The Triskelion is later revealed as also hosting a contingent of S.H.I.E.L.D. personnel including a medical emergency team. The Triskelion is featured in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: 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