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The shape and flag ratio of the Isle of Man flag is described as 1:2 ( length twice the height ) The emblem on the Isle of Man flag pictures the "trinacria" emblem in the centre which is a Coat of Arms which date back to the 13th century The Meaning & History of the Isle of Man Flag - The Isle of Man emblem depicts the triskell, or triskelion, from the Greek "three-legged" is one of the oldest symbols known to mankind and depicts triplicity in unity: |
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The triskell is featured the Celtic religion, and is said to represent the three dynamic elements: water, air, and fire The representation of the triskell must be dextrogyrous (turning to the right) A senstrogyrous (turning to the left) triskell would have a hostile meaning The war dances of the ancient Celts started by turning to the left to show hostility, and ended by turning to the right, as a sign of victory |
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