Ancient Civilization Series-The Power of Celtic Knots

Can you solve this challenging mind game? The Celtic knot is one of the oldest and most iconic symbols in Celtic history. Originating in the 3rd to 4th century AD, this interwoven pattern first appeared as decoration on Roman floor mosaics. See if you can take the wooden parts apart and put them back together again. The origins of Celtic culture can be traced back to the Iron Age in Europe between approximately 800 BC and 450 BC. It is a nation composed of multiple tribes and tribes. They are distributed in modern Europe, including today's Ireland, Scotland, England, France, Spain and Germany. The Celts had a large religious belief system, worshiping multiple gods and treating nature as a sacred being. The birth of many Celtic symbols is also related to religious beliefs. For example, the triangle symbol (Triquetra) is called the Trinity, Represents the three main gods in Celtic belief: Gods, Goddesses, and Godsides. One of the hallmarks of Celtic culture was their worship of nature, emphasizing connection with nature, balance between individual and community, and the importance of art and creativity. The Celts regarded natural elements such as rivers, mountains, and trees as sacred beings and believed that there was divine power in nature. The Celtic Knot is a decorative knot and stylized graphic representation used extensively in Celtic island art. The meaning of these knots is believed to symbolize the three forces of nature: water, fire, and earth. One of the most easily recognized Celtic knots is the Trinity Knot, Also known as the trefoil knot, it represents three overlapping elements. Different types of Celtic knots also include the Dara knot, which represents strength, and the shield knot, which symbolizes protection. The Celtic Maternity Knot is composed of two intertwined hearts with no beginning or end, symbolizing the eternity of maternal love.