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  Triskelion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A triskelion is the symbol of Sicily, where it is called Trisceli, and the Isle of Man, and a symbol of Brittany; the Sicilian and Manx triskelions feature three running legs, bent at the knee, conjoined at the crotch.
In the north of Spain, the triskelion is used as a symbol of Galizan and Asturian nationalists.
A fractal version of the triskelion, consisting of a large blue-silver raised dot with three curved arms of similar dots around it, is a major motif of the 2005 TV series Threshold.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Triskelion   (1720 words)

  
 Science Fair Projects - Triskelion
Triskelion (or triskele, from Greek τρισκελης "three-legged") is a symbol consisting of three bent human legs, or, more generally, three interlocked spirals, or any similar symbol with three protrusions exhibiting a symmetry of the cyclic group C
A triskelion is the symbol of the Bretagne, of Sicily and of the Isle of Man; The Sicilian and Manx triskelions feature three running legs, bent at the knee, conjoined at the centre.
Pliny attributes the origin of the triskelion of Sicily to the triangular form of the island, ancient Trinacria, which consists of three large capes equidistant from each other, pointing in their respective directions, the names of which were Pelorus, Pachynus, and Lilybæum.
www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Triskelion   (1176 words)

  
 NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Triskelion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
In Spain, the triskelion is used as a symbol of Asturias' nationalists.
Pliny the Elder attributes the origin of the triskelion of Sicily to the triangular form of the island, ancient Trinacria, which consists of three large capes equidistant from each other, pointing in their respective directions, the names of which were Pelorus, Pachynus, and Lilybæum.
A triskelion is the symbol of Brittany, of Sicily and of the Isle of Man; The Sicilian and Manx triskelions feature three running legs, bent at the knee, conjoined at the crotch.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Triskelion   (3490 words)

  
 Triskelion - Memory Alpha - A Wikia wiki
The Triskelion logo on a cargo crate in the 24th century.
Triskelion is a planet located in the M24 Alpha trinary star system.
Triskelion is ruled by group of three powerful disembodied brains called the Providers.
www.memory-alpha.org /en/wiki/Triskelion   (266 words)

  
 Omnipelagos.com ~ article "Triskelion"
Triskelion (or triskele, from Greek τρισκελής "three-legged") is a symbol consisting of three bent human legs, or, more generally, three interlocked spirals, or any similar symbol with three protrusions and a three-fold rotational symmetry (without any reflection symmetries).
A triskelion is the symbol of Sicily and the Isle of Man, and a symbol of Brittany; the Sicilian and Manx triskelions feature three running legs, bent at the knee, conjoined at the crotch.
The spiral triskelion is one of the primary symbols of Celtic Reconstructionist Paganism, and also used by some Wiccans.
www.omnipelagos.com /entry?n=triskelion   (1576 words)

  
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The triskelion is alternatively known in English as the ‘triskeles’;, as the ‘triquêtre’ in French, and the ‘tre cassyn’ in Manx.
Some years after Alexander took possession, the triskelion appears as the symbol of the Isle and it is suggested that the Alexander introduced the symbol as a type of family insignia, as his wife’s sister had been Queen of Sicily and her brother had become King of the island.
While the triskelion of the Isle of Man is armoured, the symbol is usually constructed with three naked legs joined at the thigh.
www.pjsymes.com.au /articles/triskelion.htm   (1044 words)

  
 Triskelion (sport) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Triskelion is a soccer-like ball game for three teams, invented by Steve Kramer and apparently named after the triskelion of the Isle of Man.
A match requires three teams of four players each, with the game played on a triangular field with goals at each corner and a touch zone on each side, opposite each goal.
Some time ago a gentleman calling himself Arun[1] contacted Steve Kramer for permission to form a Triskelion league in India.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Triskelion_(sport)   (239 words)

  
 Tau Gamma Phi / Sigma Triskelion Grand Fraternity and Sorority : MSU - Ranao Triskelion :
To unite all Triskelion in Ranao who are residing within the Lanao del Sur and Marawi City towards a common goal for the betterment of this Supreme Grand fraternity while allowing for life balance and growth of individuals.
Triskelions from all over the world, Join and be update of Triskelion de Mindanao updates and activities.
On October 4, 1968, the Tau Gamma Phi Triskelions' Grand Fraternity was established in the University of the Philippines, the rest is History.
www.msutriskelion.org   (486 words)

  
 TRISKELION ARTS 118 N. 11 ST. • 3RD FL. • BROOKLYN, NY 11211 • 718.599.3577 HOME OF ABBY BENDER SCHMANTZE THEATRE ...
Triskelion is located just a few short blocks from the Bedford Avenue L train, a hot spot which is only a hop skip and jump from most parts of Brooklyn or Manhattan.
Triskelion's Technical Director is available to light your shows or you may bring in your own designer.
Triskelion's Studio A is ideal for short runs but longer ones may be accomodated.
www.triskelionarts.org /bio.htm   (489 words)

  
 Triskelion: About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
, Triskelion is the symbol of Manannan mac Lir - the Irish God of the sea and fertility.
Spicy Cedar concurs, and proposes that Triskelion is the ultimate Madien of Music, Love, Fertility and the Sea.
At Triskelion you will find a selection of music that we feel epitomises the enduring melodic qualities graciously bestowed by the Maiden of the Sea.
triskelion.port5.com /Xfactor/aboutus.htm   (165 words)

  
 TRISKELION ARTS 118 N. 11 ST. • 3RD FL. • BROOKLYN, NY 11211 • 718.599.3577 HOME OF ABBY BENDER SCHMANTZE THEATRE ...
TRISKELION ARTS 118 N. Click here for current availability for rehearsal rental, updated regularly.
With Triskelion near by, my quality of life is super high.
If you accidentally break equipment, smash a mirror, or put a hole in the wall, please be honest with us and we will reach a fair agreement and promise not to bite BUT PLEASE don't keep it to yourselves and make us suspicious of everyone.
www.triskelionarts.org   (1763 words)

  
 Triskelion
Triskelion (or triskele, dari perkataan bahasa Greek τρισκελης "tiga kaki") adalah simbol mengandungi 3 kaki bengkok, atau, lebih umum lagi, tika spiral terikat, atau sebarang simbol seumpamanya dengan tiga unjuran yang dipamerkan secara simetri dari kumpulan berbentuk bulat C
Triskelion merupakan simbol Bretagne, di Sicily dan Isle of Man; Triskelions Sicilian dan Manx mempunyai ciri tiga kaki berlari, bengkok pada lutut, tercantum ditengah.
Simbol triskelion muncul dalam kebanyakan kebudayaan awal, termasuk kapal Mycenaean, pada shiling di Lycia, dan pada permulaan di Pamphylia (at Aspendos, 370–333 BC) dan Pisidia.
www.dejavu.org /cgi-bin/get.cgi?ver=93&url=http%3A%2F%2Farticles.gourt.com%2Fms%2FTriskelion   (218 words)

  
 Privacy Statement for Triskelion Ltd, Quine.Org, WVQuine.Org, and DrQuine
Triskelion Ltd, Quine.Org, and WVQuine.Org web sites have created this privacy statement in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy.
Triskelion Ltd, Quine.Org, and WVQuine.Org are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such Web sites.
Triskelion Ltd, Quine.Org, and WVQuine.Org sites make public message boards (Beatles, Boynton, Quine, and W V Quine guestbooks) available to our users.
www.wvquine.org /statement.html   (478 words)

  
 Solid Sterling Silver Triskelion Pendant and Stud Earring Set
The pendant, measuring approx 3/4" long, is in the shape of a circle with a celtic triskelion in the center of it.
The Silver stud earrings are a small and simple celtic triskelion design which fit perfectly with any outfit.
**Triskelion (AKA Triskele or Triple Spiral) are an ancient celtic symbol which was thought (among many other things) to symbolize the earth, water, and sky, and the relationship between them.
www.jjsgimports.com /solid-sterling-silver-triskelion-pendant-stud-earring-p-267.html   (185 words)

  
 Triskelion Ltd - home page (c) 2006
Triskelion Ltd is a privately held corporation incorporated in 1983.
The Triskelion is an ancient symbol of the Isle of Man, a small island between England and Ireland.
Triskelion Ltd, its management, and employees are strongly committed to public service.
www.triskelion-ltd.com   (486 words)

  
 The Supreme Fraternity | Tau Gamma Phi Triskelions' Grand Fraternity | Thomasian Triskelion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Thomasian Triskelion aims to unite all Tau Gamma Phi / Tau Gamma Sigma of Ust.
Once again Triskelions had proven to be worthy of exaltation for excelling in any chosen field of his or her endeavor, especially the legal profession.
Triskelions uphold their pride and power during the Independence Day Parade in New York City on June 5, 2005.
www.thomasiantriskelion.org /tgp/home.php   (1692 words)

  
 The Gamesters of Triskelion
The being identifies himself as Galt, Master Thrall of Triskelion, and that he works for the "Providers", unseen masters who wager quatloos among themselves on the arena games.
The three make a run for it but are stopped when Galt appears and activates their pain collars, driving them to the floor in agony.
The planet's name, Triskelion, is actually the word for an heraldic emblem with three-way radial symmetry, of which the planet's own emblem is an example.
www.sfcrowsnest.com /scifinder/a/The_gamesters_of_Triskelion.php   (1112 words)

  
 Triskelion Lumpbreaker
However, the Triskelion Lumpbreaker only breaks the material that needs to be broken.
In cases where the feed material is mostly free-flowing with occasional lumps, the Triskelion Lumpbreaker can fit directly into the product stream without impeding the product flow.
The Wyssmont Triskelion Lumpbreaker is available in stainless steel, carbon steel, or special alloys.
www.solidwaste.com /Content/ProductShowcase/product.asp?DocID={DE4CE5F7-927C-11D6-A78A-00D0B7694F32}   (223 words)

  
 Ireland's OWN: Celtic Symbols   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Triskelion is a Celtic symbol, usually consisting of spirals, but there also is a the "horned Triskelion."
The Triskelion has been used by Celtic groups and, sometimes in Germanic and Norse pagan groups.
Triskelion also has been thought to represent the Celtic legend Manannán Mac Lir; and it has been used in drawing in the Irish
irelandsown.net /trisk.html   (191 words)

  
 Star Trek: The Gamesters of Triskelion - TV.com
When Kirk is brought before the Providers, the matte shot of their complex is the same as the matte shot of the mining colony in "The Devil in the Dark." (edit)
Planet Triskelion is in a trinary system (has 3 suns).
The insignia on Triskelion was actually blue and yellow, yet the blue part appeared green.
www.tv.com /star-trek/the-gamesters-of-triskelion/episode/13720/summary.html   (531 words)

  
 Triskelion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
triskelion on the flag of the Isle of Man In the symbol for the more thoroughly Celtic Isle of Man in the Irish Sea, the "three legs embowed" of the heraldic triskelion are represented now in armour, "spurred and garnished or (gold)."
A similar symbol called lábaru by Cantabrian nationalists can be compared to the neighboring Basque culture's four-branched lauburu.
The Sign of the Old Ones shows this to be rather like a triskelion.
www.casimiro.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/t/tr/triskelion.html   (1049 words)

  
 Triskelion Mandala - from Bradley W. Schenck's Gallery.
This is a complex Celtic art "Carpet Page", a bit like the full page decorative panels found in illuminated manuscripts like the Book of Kells or the Book of Lindisfarne.
The central design is a very ancient one called a "Triskelion" - a three-armed spiral.
Surrounding the triskelion are a variety of spiral patterns, fretwork, gripping beasts, and knotwork borders in an overall design that recalls a piece of jewelry.
www.webomator.com /bws/data/gallery/images/triskelion_mandala.html   (300 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Star Trek - The Original Series, Episode 46: The Gamesters Of Triskelion: Video: William Shatner,Leonard ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Kirk, Uhura, and Chekov are kidnapped from the Enterprise and taken to Triskelion, where they are forced to participate in gladiator-style fights for the amusement of the mysterious "Providers." In addition to the borderline kink of training harnesses and punishment collars, there's plenty of hand-to-hand combat and odes to the human spirit to enjoy.
Triskelion is inhabited by strange looking people who love to fight.
Triskelion is quite possibly the worst episode from Star Trek, TOS.
www.amazon.com /Star-Trek-Original-Gamesters-Triskelion/dp/6300213501   (2268 words)

  
 University Hospitals of Leicester - Triskelion - our Expert Development Partner   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Our development partner is Triskelion Healthcare Ltd. It’s their job to ensure that the new and improved hospitals fully meet our needs.
One of the main reasons why the Triskelion consortium was chosen to work on the development was because of their highly innovative approach to design.
Once detailed designs of all three hospital estates have been completed and all planning permissions have been achieved, we will sign final contracts with the consortium.  The signing is expected to take place in 2008.
www.uhl-tr.nhs.uk /newhospitals/triskelion   (149 words)

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