One of my tattoos

It's called a triskele. I know what it means but looked it up for a clearer definition than I could provide: "This symbol is also used to symbolize the Druidic Threefold Sister Goddess: Fotla/Eiru/Banba. Ireland, or Erin, is named after Eriu. It also symbolizes the Wiccan Threefold Mother Goddess: Maiden/Mother/Crone.
The Triskele was a representation of the importance of the number three."
I saw it painted on a tent at Burning Man in 2004 and was drawn to it before I ever knew what it was called or meant. I took a picture of it from the inside of the tent (it was a white canvas tent) because I was so drawn to it. When I got back I researched the symbol, because I thought it would make a great tattoo and was exactly what I was looking for. When I found out what it was, I knew it was a perfect fit for me as my second tattoo. My first tattoo is the ancient Hebrew Seal of Solomon, kind of a way to stay connected to my Jewish ancestry. Being half Irish, and a chick, this one is the perfect balance for me to be connected to my Irish ancestry. So I drew a picture of it on a flight to NYC, and had it done at Third Eye in Brooklyn.
This post has been edited by GriffGirl: Sep 30, 2008 - 6:47 PM