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== Triquetra ==
{{Short description|Symbol consisting of three interlocked arcs}}
The Triquetra is a symbol that has been used in various cultures and religions throughout history. Also known as a "trinity knot," it is characterized by three interlocking loops that form a triangular shape. The term "triquetra" is derived from the Latin word "tri" meaning three, and "quetrus" meaning corner or angle.
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=== History ===
The '''triquetra''' is a symbol consisting of three interlocked arcs, often used to represent concepts such as unity, protection, and eternity. It is a form of [[Celtic knot]] and has been used in various cultures and contexts throughout history.
The exact origins of the Triquetra symbol are unclear, as it has been found in different cultures across different time periods. It is believed to have first appeared in ancient Celtic art, where it was often associated with the concept of threefoldness or the triple goddess. In Celtic mythology, the symbol represented the three realms of earth, sea, and sky, as well as the three stages of life: birth, death, and rebirth.


The Triquetra also holds significance in Christianity, where it is commonly associated with the Holy Trinity - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It can be found in various Christian artworks, manuscripts, and religious texts. The symbol's three interlocking loops are seen as a representation of the unity and interconnectedness of the three divine entities.
==Etymology==
The term "triquetra" comes from the Latin word "triquetrus," meaning "three-cornered." The symbol is sometimes referred to as a "trinity knot" or "Celtic triangle."


=== Symbolism ===
==History==
The Triquetra is often interpreted as a symbol of unity, balance, and eternal life. Its three interlocking loops are seen as a representation of the interconnectedness of various aspects of life, such as mind, body, and spirit, or past, present, and future. The symbol is also associated with protection, as it is believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck.
The triquetra has been found in various archaeological sites, including early [[Germanic]] coins and [[Celtic]] artifacts. It is often associated with the [[Christian]] [[Holy Trinity]], but its origins predate Christianity. The symbol has been used in [[Norse]] and [[Celtic]] art, as well as in [[medieval]] manuscripts.


=== Usage ===
==Symbolism==
The Triquetra symbol is widely used in modern-day culture, particularly in jewelry and tattoos. Many people choose to wear or display the symbol as a way to express their connection to Celtic heritage, their faith in Christianity, or simply as a representation of the symbol's deeper meanings.
The triquetra is often interpreted as a symbol of the interconnectedness of three elements. In [[Christianity]], it represents the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In [[pagan]] traditions, it can symbolize the three realms of earth, sea, and sky, or the three stages of life: birth, life, and death.


In popular culture, the Triquetra has gained recognition through its inclusion in various television shows, movies, and books. It is often associated with magical or mystical themes, and is frequently used to represent concepts such as witchcraft, the supernatural, or the power of three.
==Modern Usage==
In modern times, the triquetra is used in various contexts, including [[jewelry]], [[tattoos]], and [[logos]]. It is a popular symbol in [[neo-paganism]] and [[Wicca]], where it represents the triple goddess or the three elements of nature.


=== See Also ===
==Related pages==
* [[Celtic art]]
* [[Celtic knot]]
* [[Holy Trinity]]
* [[Holy Trinity]]
* [[Symbolism]]
* [[Vesica piscis]]


=== References ===
==References==
<references />
* {{Cite book |last=Green |first=Miranda |title=The Celtic World |year=1995 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-0415057644}}
* {{Cite web |url=https://www.symbols.com/symbol/triquetra |title=Triquetra |website=Symbols.com |access-date=October 10, 2023}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Coa_Illustration_Cross_Triquetra.svg|Illustration of a triquetra with a cross.
File:Trikvetra.JPG|A triquetra carved in stone.
File:Trikvetra-closeup.JPG|Close-up of a triquetra design.
File:Cruz_de_Santa_Susana.JPG|Triquetra on the Cruz de Santa Susana.
File:Triquetra-Vesica.svg|Triquetra with a vesica piscis.
File:Triquetra-Double.svg|Double triquetra design.
File:Triquetra-tightly-knotted.svg|Tightly knotted triquetra.
File:Triquetra-circle-interlaced.svg|Interlaced triquetra with a circle.
File:Triquetra-Interlaced-Triangle-Circle.svg|Interlaced triangle and circle triquetra.
File:Vodicka_triquetra1.svg|Vodicka's triquetra design.
File:Triquetra-Cross.svg|Triquetra with a cross.
File:Triquetra-Cross-alternate.svg|Alternate triquetra cross design.
File:Celtic-Cross-Vodicka-decorative-triquetras-red.svg|Decorative triquetras on a Celtic cross.
</gallery>


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[[Category:Symbols]]
[[Category:Celtic mythology]]
[[Category:Celtic art]]
[[Category:Christianity]]
[[Category:Christian symbols]]
[[Category:Popular culture]]

Revision as of 00:34, 10 February 2025

Symbol consisting of three interlocked arcs



The triquetra is a symbol consisting of three interlocked arcs, often used to represent concepts such as unity, protection, and eternity. It is a form of Celtic knot and has been used in various cultures and contexts throughout history.

Etymology

The term "triquetra" comes from the Latin word "triquetrus," meaning "three-cornered." The symbol is sometimes referred to as a "trinity knot" or "Celtic triangle."

History

The triquetra has been found in various archaeological sites, including early Germanic coins and Celtic artifacts. It is often associated with the Christian Holy Trinity, but its origins predate Christianity. The symbol has been used in Norse and Celtic art, as well as in medieval manuscripts.

Symbolism

The triquetra is often interpreted as a symbol of the interconnectedness of three elements. In Christianity, it represents the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In pagan traditions, it can symbolize the three realms of earth, sea, and sky, or the three stages of life: birth, life, and death.

Modern Usage

In modern times, the triquetra is used in various contexts, including jewelry, tattoos, and logos. It is a popular symbol in neo-paganism and Wicca, where it represents the triple goddess or the three elements of nature.

Related pages

References

  • Miranda,
 The Celtic World, 
  
 Routledge, 
 1995, 
  
  
 ISBN 978-0415057644,

Triquetra(link). Symbols.com.


Accessed October 10, 2023.



Gallery

  • Illustration of a triquetra with a cross.
    Illustration of a triquetra with a cross.
  • A triquetra carved in stone.
    A triquetra carved in stone.
  • Close-up of a triquetra design.
    Close-up of a triquetra design.
  • Triquetra on the Cruz de Santa Susana.
    Triquetra on the Cruz de Santa Susana.
  • Triquetra with a vesica piscis.
    Triquetra with a vesica piscis.
  • Double triquetra design.
    Double triquetra design.
  • Tightly knotted triquetra.
    Tightly knotted triquetra.
  • Interlaced triquetra with a circle.
    Interlaced triquetra with a circle.
  • Interlaced triangle and circle triquetra.
    Interlaced triangle and circle triquetra.
  • Vodicka's triquetra design.
    Vodicka's triquetra design.
  • Triquetra with a cross.
    Triquetra with a cross.
  • Alternate triquetra cross design.
    Alternate triquetra cross design.
  • Decorative triquetras on a Celtic cross.
    Decorative triquetras on a Celtic cross.
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