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Historical Atlas of the Celtic World, The
Dr. Ian Barnes

Number of quotes: 5


Book ID: 232 Page: 114

Section: 4B

The desertion by Rome left Britain to disintegrate into a collection of petty kingdoms ruled by Romanized Celtic leaders. Ranging from the Picts of Scotland through to the Channel was a series of statelets which, from 410, mirrored Christian diocesan districts, probably based upon ancient tribal land holdings. The Celtic successor states faced the Saxon onslaught.

Quote ID: 5820

Time Periods: 57


Book ID: 232 Page: 120

Section: 4B

The Celtic peoples of Britain now transformed into a Romanized settled society facing a tribal enemy. Angles, Saxons, and others who were semi nomadic, capable of existing in a less organized world, raided and pillaged Romano-Celtic settlements.

Quote ID: 5821

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Book ID: 232 Page: 152

Section: 2B1

The triskelli, triskele, or triskelion is a design comprising three interlocking spirals, or three bent human legs, bent at the knee and joined at the crotch. It symbolizes the pantheon of Celtic gods: Daghad, Ogme, and Lugh.....

Quote ID: 5822

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Book ID: 232 Page: 153

Section: 2B1

However, the Celtic version was firmly based on the cycle of life, which became displaced by a Christian meaning after pagan times, representing the Holy Trinity.

Pastor John’s note: Read Pg. 355

Quote ID: 5823

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Book ID: 232 Page: 153

Section: 2B1

The flag of the Isle of Man features the armored triskelli, three bent legs interlocked at the crotch circulating in a spiral motion. It is an ancient motif, symbolizing the three Celtic gods, the cycle of life, and the key elements of life.

Quote ID: 5824

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