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
Time Periods: ?
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
Time Periods: 0
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
Time Periods: 0
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
Time Periods: 0
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