Also known as the trinity knot and Celtic triangle, it has been
found in Celtic art, paganism and also has been used in
Christianity. The Triquetra symbol has been found on stones, in
northern Europe, that date back to before 1,000 AD. The Triquetra
is also found in the Book of Kells, an illuminated manuscript that
was likely created on the Island of Iona (off the Scottish coast)
around AD 800.
The Triquetra has been found on rune stones in Northern Europe
and on early Germanic coins. It probably had pagan religious
meaning and it bears a resemblance to the Valknut, a symbol
associated with Odin. For pagans, the Triquetra represents the
threefold nature of the Goddess as virgin, mother and crone. It
also symbolizes life, death, and rebirth and the three forces of
nature: earth, air, and water. The inner three circles represent
the female element and fertility.
Disclaimer:
Do not approach this series lightly. If this were only a 500'
bushwhack, I would call it hellish. The roots will trip you, the
branches will shred you and poke your eyes, and the insects will
consume you. But it's not 500'. It's over 12 bloody miles! I highly
recommend you bring snake boots, lots of water, long pants, long
sleeve shirt, lots of water, good hat, pokey stick, lots of water,
spare everything, bug spray, lots of water, writing utensils, cell
phone, lots of water.
Did I mention bring lots of water?
You may find a laminated clue slip in this cache. If you do, you
might want to solve the riddle. This will help you locate the Gaia
puzzle cache nearby. Please leave clue slips in the caches you find
them in.
