
IvaldiSonsForge
May 29, 2023 at 01:38 PM
Triskele Pendant, Triskele Necklace, Sterling Silver Triskelion, Celtic Symbol, Celtic Jewelry
$49.00
Handmade product
Triskele Pendant. Triskele Necklace. Sterling Silver Triskelion. Celtic Symbol. Celtic Jewelry.
• Material: 925 Sterling Silver
• Weight - approx. 0.10 oz (3 grams)
• All our products are handmade and comes nicely packaged with a black cord.
• the price is only for the pendant
• chain - https://www.ballwool.com/listing/267942870/anchor-chain-sterling-silver-chain?ref=shop_home_active_2
• chain - https://www.ballwool.com/listing/1050773141/viking-chain-viking-necklace-replica?click_key=a001160eef1aea5c21a57d0e74c9b284461751e0%3A1050773141&click_sum=133ff5c5&ref=shop_home_active_5&pro=1&frs=1&sts=1
Derived from the Greek word "Triskeles" meaning "three legs", the Triskele or Triple Spiral is a complex ancient Celtic symbol. Often referred to by many as a Triskelion, its earliest creation dates back to the Neolithic era, as it can be seen at the entrance of Newgrange, Ireland. However, the Triskele gained popularity in its use within the Celtic culture from 500BC onwards. This archaic symbol is one of the most convoluted to decipher as symbolists believe it is reflective of many areas of culture from the time.
The meaning and symbolism of the triskelion give rise to many interpretations. Indeed, it is difficult to give an exact symbolic to the Celtic triskelion, the transmission of knowledge among the druids having been made only orally.
The rotating curved shape of its branches would be symbol of dynamism, movement and enthusiasm in opposition to all that is right and fixed. It is a symbol of life.
In Breton, it means "three rays." Some, such as the archaeologist and historian Wenceslas Kruta, recognize the solar nature of the triskelion. The symbol could be in Celtic iconography the three points of the movement of the sun: sunrise, zenith and sunset.
In Celtic mythology, the pantheon of gods is threefold: Lugh, Daghda, Ogme. The triskelion could represent them. It could also embody the only goddess in her three aspects: daughter, mother, wife.
The triskelion could also symbolize the passing of time: past-prese