Trinacria - Sign and Flag of Sicily
by Stefano Senise
Title
Trinacria - Sign and Flag of Sicily
Artist
Stefano Senise
Medium
Digital Art - Photo
Description
Flag of Sicily with the triskeles-and-Gorgoneion symbol...
All around Sicily, you will encounter depictions of a medusa-like creature with three legs and snakes around her head. This picture appears on flags, pottery, murals, and a variety of souvenirs. So, what is it, exactly?
It's called the 'Trinacria' and is claimed to have originated from a story about three nymphs. They are claimed to have danced across the world, gathered the best fruit, stones, and soil before throwing it all into the sea to form Sicily. Adopted by the island many years ago, when it was ruled by the Greeks, it has been flown as the official Sicilian flag since 1282.
Trinacria is a Greek word that meaning 'three pointed'; it also resembles the form.
Trinacria is a Greek term that meaning 'three pointed'. It also refers to the form of the island, which resembles a triangle with three promontories: Pachino (southernmost point), Peloro (easternmost point near Messina), and Lilibeo (westernmost point near Marsala and Trapani). These are symbolized by the three legs.
Some argue that the center head of the Trinacria is based on the Greek tale of the medusa.
Of the three Gorgons, Medusa is the only one who is not eternal. All men were captivated by her beauty and turned to stone the moment they laid eyes on her. Maybe for this same reason, it was customary in the past to either install a trinacria behind the entrance of the home as a protective symbol or to decorate vases, homes, and villas with designs that represented it as a lucky charm. A trinacria makes a wonderful memento to bring back!
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August 29th, 2020
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