The Trinacria, pictured, always intrigues! It is the symbol of Sicily that you’ll see on its flag and depicted in various forms all over the island. Three legs joined at the center is an ancient symbol, one that also appears on the coat of arms of the Isle of Man, an island in the Irish…
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Take A Trinacria
Hand-painted chair with Trinacria by R. Caputo of Laboratorio Artistico Roberto Caputo; More about the Trinacria, Sicily’s ancient symbol, at https://experiencesicily.com/2015/07/24/3-feet-a-head/
Sicily Dances, and So Will You
I loved this plate when I saw it last month in Santo Stefano di Camastra, one of Sicily’s ceramics centers. Featuring the ubiquitous Trinacria, the symbol of Sicily, it captures so much about the region: its vibrant colors, the locals’ artistry, and its ancient mysteries and history… and then the plate itself is for serving…
The Geography of Trinacria
Three promontories give Sicily the name of the triangle shape, “Trinacria,” which came from the ancient Greeks: Capo Peloro (just northeast of Messina), Capo Lilibeo (the western point off of Marsala), and Capo Passero (the southeastern most point in Siracusa Province). The three legs of the ancient symbol, pictured, refer to these geographical points. For…
3 Feet, A Head
When in Sicily, you’ll see the “Trinacria” everywhere. The three bent legs are attributed to the triangular shape of the island, which in Greek times was called Trinacria. Originally, at the center of the legs was the head of the Gorgon Medusa, a depiction you’ll still find today; however, equally prevalent, and what appears on…
Triskeles
It’s believed that this object (a bowl?) was created by an artisan near Gela in the end of the 7th century BC. Its details recall those found on the Isle of Rhodes. The striking triskeles at the center of the design demonstrates the association of the ancient 3-legged symbol with Sicily. It was found in…
Folk Painting of a Trinacria on Ceramic Jug
This Trinacria is painted on a ceramic jug in the same folk-style as a Sicilian cart might be painted. In this case, the Trinacria not only possesses wings, but snakes–versus wheat–decorating the head at the center of the three legs. My friend Dolores DeLuise explained the history and symbolism of the Trinacria beautifully: “The Trinacria…
The Trinacria: Even on a Handbag
Sicily’s ancient Greek symbol, the Trinacria, shows up in many places, such as on this handbag of a woman I met yesterday. When on the island, it’s everywhere, including on Sicily’s flag. The three bent legs are attributed to the triangular shape of the island, which in Greek times was called Trinacria. Originally, at the…
A Trinacria On A Front Gate In Sicily
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Ancient Roman Trinacria in Tindari, Sicily
A Trinacria—this one from the Roman Baths at Tindari; but since we’re in late 2nd – early 3rd century AD (i.e., the Roman era), we’ll call it a Triskeles at Tyndaris. #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #siciliaph #mosaics #trinacria #tindari #tyndaris #roman #mosaic