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Did you know the Isle of Man has a flag unlike any other? ManxHistory The flag of the Isle of Man, known as the Three Legs of Man or 'triskelion,' has a unique design that dates back to the 13th century. It features three armored legs with golden spurs, arranged in a circular pattern and bending at the knee. Sounds unusual, right? It's more than just fun trivia, though. The flag is based on the Manx coat of arms, a symbol of the island's ancient Celtic roots . The three legs are meant to represent the sun or sea god Manannan, who, according to Manx mythology, used his magic to shroud the island in mist to protect it from invaders. While versions of the triskelion appear in other cultures, as in Sicily and Brittany, the Manx triskelion has an added layer of significance: its direction (clockwise in the flag) signifies resilience in the face of adversity - a symbol of the unyielding spirit of the Manx people through centuries of invasions and changes.

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