Lonan3 Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Something rings a bell that the Swastika and Three Legs have the same origins (also seen in Hindu culture), perhaps that is why you have settled into the IOM so well! Yes they are related and both symbols have the same roots possibly in Hindu culture. The triskelion is also, of course, the flag of Sicily, Italy Wikipedia - Swastica Wikipedia - Triskelion (3 Legs of Mann) That is definitely an over-simplification - the Wikipedia article only relates the two: The Nazis adopted this Celtic symbol specifically as the insignia for a Waffen SS division composed of ("Celtic") Belgian volunteers. That has led to an association with the swastika. It is claimed, possibly apocryphally, that the similarity to the swastika caused confusion or distress amongst some Jewish refugees interned on the Isle of Man during World War 2. A more informed article is at: http://www.pjsymes.com.au/articles/triskelion.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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