Celtic Knots Explained (And How to Draw One)

Untangle the eight types of Celtic knots and learn about the complicated history behind these curvilinear creations.

Plus go on a long tangent as we explore the origins of triquetras, triskeles, and triskelions.

Note: You can read a text-version of this essay (with links to references and resources) over on IrishMyths.com: https://irishmyths.com/2024/09/20/cel...

00:00 The 8 Types of Celtic Knot
02:41 How to Draw a Triquetra (Irish Trinity Knot)
04:37 The History of the Triquetra
07:29 The Triskele-Triskelion-Triquetra Connection
08:47 Celtic Curves: The La Tène Culture
12:21 Top-Notch Knots: Insular Illuminations
14:07 Final Thought: Celtic Knots in Context

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