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Definition of Triskele
1. Noun. A figure consisting of three stylized human arms or legs (or three bent lines) radiating from a center.
Definition of Triskele
1. Noun. A symbol consisting of three (or sometimes more) connected curves or spirals. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Triskele
1. a figure consisting of three branches radiating from a center [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Triskele
Literary usage of Triskele
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Transactions of the Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archeological Society by James Simpson, Richard Saul Ferguson, William Gershom Collingwood (1888)
"Sculptured Stone at Isell Church, Cumberland, bearing the "Svastika," " triskele"
and other Symbols. By the Rev. WS CALVERLEY, FSA, Vicar of Aspatria. ..."
2. Transactions of the Cumberland & Westmoreland Antiquarian & Archeological by Cumberland and Westmorland Antiquarian and Archæological Society (1888)
"Sculptured Stone at hell Church, Cumberland, bearing the " Svastika," " triskele"
and other Symbols. By the Rev. WS CALVERLEY, FSA, Vicar of Aspatria. ..."
3. Evolution in Art: As Illustrated by the Life-histories of Designs by Alfred Cort Haddon (1914)
"213) referred to the ultimate fate of the triskele. 3. ... cocks' heads and lions'
busts which take the place of the rays of the triskele on Lycian coins. ..."
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