Triple crescent meaning?

[Cev'aq]

I've been running into this symbol everywhere lately... What does it symbolize? (see attachment)

[Aidron]

Your attachment is not showing up, at least not fully.

However, the triple crescent represents numerous things. The idea of the triple goddess (maiden, mother, and crone) many Wiccans (and some other Pagans) believe in. It also represents the phases of the moon, usually waxing (left), full (center), and waning (right). Though it can represent waning (left), dark moon (center), waxing (right), but it is less common to see it as such.

There are many other associations with the symbol as well.

[Cev'aq]

Strange, I can see the attachment...

It's basically three thin crescents intertwined... rounded centers in, points out.

[elfmage]

Isn't that the bio-hazard symbol? :lol:

[Cev'aq]

Isn't that the bio-hazard symbol? :lol:
Not quite, but close... :lol:

[Aidron]

Ah, now it is showing. I assumed it was something it is not.

That symbol is actually a modern interpretation, and it's meaning varies to be quite honest. It can often be seen with a crescent moon on top and two below it, worn as a triple crescent to ward off evil and seen as a protective and lunar charm. It's not entirely different from the triquetra (minus the lunar qualities). Depending on who you speak to this particular symbol can be a trinity symbol, protective symbol, lunar one, and much more, sometimes more than one even.

[shenanigans]

The triple-crescent is a symbol of the triple goddess, I do believe.

[Cev'aq]

Ah, now it is showing. I assumed it was something it is not.

That symbol is actually a modern interpretation, and it's meaning varies to be quite honest. It can often be seen with a crescent moon on top and two below it, worn as a triple crescent to ward off evil and seen as a protective and lunar charm. It's not entirely different from the triquetra (minus the lunar qualities). Depending on who you speak to this particular symbol can be a trinity symbol, protective symbol, lunar one, and much more, sometimes more than one even.

Thank you! :)

[Serenity.]

It's called Odin's Horn.

http://altreligion.about.com/library/glossary/symbols/bldefstriplehorn.htm

[Aidron]

It's called Odin's Horn.

http://altreligion.about.com/library/glossary/symbols/bldefstriplehorn.htm


No, if you will look at her attachment (if it's even showing up for you) you'll notice that why they have similar crescent shapes and the common quality of a trinity symbolism, they are very different. Her symbol consists of three crescents, where as Odin's Horn consists of three horns. Easily overlooked.

[Theres]

that's not really the 'triple goddess' symbol, which is more like this... )O( .

i have seen the symbol on your attachment incorrectly assigned to Hekate, but that symbol should have the three cresents facing outward (as i think RavenG as trying to describe, if i'm not wrong). but even at that, it is only a modern Wiccan emblem meant to symbolise the Crone, with no basis in ancient history that i am aware of. i believe it was invented to symbolise the Dark Goddess on modern jewelry, but i have no facts to support that. however i do see it alot at Pagan jewelry sites such as Sacred Source, etc.

[Aidron]

that's not really the 'triple goddess' symbol, which is more like this... )O( .

i have seen the symbol on your attachment incorrectly assigned to Hekate, but that symbol should have the three cresents facing outward (as i think RavenG as trying to describe, if i'm not wrong). but even at that, it is only a modern Wiccan emblem meant to symbolise the Crone, with no basis in ancient history that i am aware of. i believe it was invented to symbolise the Dark Goddess on modern jewelry, but i have no facts to support that. however i do see it alot at Pagan jewelry sites such as Sacred Source, etc.


According to this:

http://altreligion.about.com/library/glossary/symbols/bldefswiccasymbols.htm

(links aren't working like they should at the moment for me)

It's essentially the same as the triple crescent symbol. However, I have seen it and its other variation applied to Hekate a lot (which I concur, is nonsense). Not every goddess had several aspects, in fact, few did. It's age old attempting to make a deity conform to you instead of conforming to the deity. I imagine the attachment of the original post is merely a more modern interpretation of the more well-known triple crescent symbol.

However, look further down at the symbol 'Hecate's Wheel' and your blood will really begin to boil. :rolleyes:

[FlyingBear]

Around here, it's the store logo off of a witchy shop called Ancient Ways. Been around forever.

[Verthandi]

I read somewhere that it was a symbol of Freja, but I can't find the site again.

[Phae Talon]

Isn't that the bio-hazard symbol? :lol:

That was my first thought, too :bigredgri

--Phae

[Pandoras]

I'm with Raven on this one. I think it's a variation of the triple crescent. The Re-formed Congregation of the Goddess, International (http://www.rcgi.org/) uses it as its logo.

[RubyRose]

At first glance it does look like Odin's Horn, but its definitely the triple crescent on closer inspection.

[Theres]

However, look further down at the symbol 'Hecate's Wheel' and your blood will really begin to boil. :rolleyes:
:confused:

i have no problem with the wheel. in fact, i have it tattooed on my left shoulder!

i'm not sure just how 'ancient' the actual symbol is, but i know that the design is quite old. it is a composite glyph which is basically a stylized aerial view of the famous statue of Triple Hekate by Alkamenes which stood at the back entrance to the Parthenon.