Both terms are from Greek “τρισκέλιον” (triskelion) or “τρισκελής” (triskeles), “three-legged”,^[1] from prefix “τρι-” (tri-), “three times”^[2] + “σκέλος” (skelos), “leg”.^[3]

A triskelion is a traditional symbol of Sicily, where it is called trinacria;^[4] the Isle of Man,^[5] where it is known in Manx as Tree Cassyn Vannin, and Brittany where it is known as Triskèle. Ingushetia also has a (stylised) triskelion in its flag.