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Symbol namn : | Trident |
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The symbol of the 3 forked Trident is assoiated with ancient Greek mythology where it was first applied as the symbol of Neptune who is also known as Poseidon. With his mighty trident, he had caused earthquakes and deluges and holds a 3-fold power over heaven, the earth, and hell. It is said that the symbol had originated on the island of Crete. But you can find the symbol in other mythologies and cultures as hinduism.
In the etymology of the name trident (Latin tridentem, amis, of tridens) we find the two words tri and dent (dens). The meaning of tri is number 3 and the meaning of dent (dens) is tooth.
The number 3 is a important number. It represents the trinity, unity, opposition and the beginning, middle and end.