If recently we were talking about the viking symbols tattoos, today we are going to do it about Celtic tattoos. Get ready to learn a little more about the symbols of this ancient culture!
Trisquel, the secret is in the three
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It is believed, erroneously, that this symbol is of Celtic origin when it seems that it was in the Neolithic that it was first seen. Although yes, the Celts loved the design and adapted it to their style. Y it represents a lot of things, depending on who interprets it, all of them based on three elements: mind, spirit and body; present past and future; birth, death and rebirth… Also, as a Celtic tattoo it looks very cool. ?
The Tree of Life
Another well-known Celtic symbol is the tree of Life, also known as Crann Bethadh. It is well known that the Celts respected nature as it provided them with water, food and shelter. They even believed that trees were the ancestors of humans and that they were the gate to the spirit world.
Triplet
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Yet another example that the Celts believed that everything had three levels: physical, mental and spiritual. The triqueta is believed to have healing, fertility and life powers. And that represents the female part of the universe.
The Celtic cross, not to be confused with the Christian
This religious icon is formed by a cross with a circle surrounding its intersection. There are those who say that it began with the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, although there are those who say that it is a much earlier symbol and that it has nothing to do with Christianity. Although it seems that both have the same meaning and it is to protect against evil. So with this Celtic tattoo you would be well protected.
We know that we have left a few in the pipeline, but the article does not give for more. Now it's up to you to explain to us in the comments what you like about Celtic tattoos. Have you done any? Do you plan to make a trisquel?