The Legend of the Trinity Knot

In non-Christian lore, the three corners of the “Triquetra” shape originally epitomized the three attributes of a Goddess—maiden, mother, and crone. Over time, the trifold meaning has evolved into earth, air, or water and life, death, and rebirth. To many Christian believers, the knot still pays tribute to the three dynamics of the Holy Trinity, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In any case, the figure highlights the concepts of unity and equality.