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| A '''trident''' (from ] 'tridens', 'tridentis', from 'tri', three, 'dens', tooth, 'dentes', teeth) is a three pronged staff. | A '''trident''' (from ] 'tridens', 'tridentis', from 'tri', three, 'dens', tooth, 'dentes', teeth) is a three pronged staff. | ||
| It was used by ] to catch fish. | It was used by ] to catch fish. | ||
| ⚫ | As a weapon it was also used by the '']'', ] ]s that used a ] to wrap their adversary and a trident to kill him. | ||
| == Symbolic use == | |||
| From the fish meaning, it is often associated with ], the ] of the sea in ]. By hitting the earth with his trident, Poseidon created the ] and some water sources in Greece. | From the fish meaning, it is often associated with ], the ] of the sea in ]. By hitting the earth with his trident, Poseidon created the ] and some water sources in Greece. | ||
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As a symbol it is the central figure of the ] of ]. A highly stylised trident (the ''tryzub'') constitutes the ] coat of arms. | ||
| The trident is also the missile ] of the ] ] ], and it often includes a crossed stabiliser to facilitate its fly when thrown. | The trident is also the missile ] of the ] ] ], and it often includes a crossed stabiliser to facilitate its fly when thrown. | ||
| ⚫ | In ] tradition the trident is associated with ], and his depictions commonly include a trident as his ]. | ||
| ⚫ | As a weapon it was also used by the '']'', ] ]s that used a ] to wrap their adversary and a trident to kill him. | ||
| == Alternate meanings == | |||
| ⚫ | In ] tradition the trident is associated with ], and his depictions commonly include a trident as his |
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| ] is also the codename of the rendering engine in the ] version of ] ] in versions 4-6. | * ] is also the codename of the rendering engine in the ] version of ] ] in versions 4-6. | ||
| ⚫ | *], an ] used by the ] and ] | ||
| ⚫ | *], a ] jet ] | ||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| *] | *] | ||
| ⚫ | *], an ] used by the ] and ] | ||
| ⚫ | *], a ] jet ] | ||
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Revision as of 22:28, 24 January 2005
A trident (from Latin 'tridens', 'tridentis', from 'tri', three, 'dens', tooth, 'dentes', teeth) is a three pronged staff.
It was used by fishermen to catch fish.
As a weapon it was also used by the retiarii, Roman gladiators that used a net to wrap their adversary and a trident to kill him.
Symbolic use
From the fish meaning, it is often associated with Poseidon, the God of the sea in Greek mythology. By hitting the earth with his trident, Poseidon created the horse and some water sources in Greece.
As a symbol it is the central figure of the flag of Barbados. A highly stylised trident (the tryzub) constitutes the Ukrainian coat of arms.
The trident is also the missile weapon of the Hindu god Shiva, and it often includes a crossed stabiliser to facilitate its fly when thrown.
In Christian tradition the trident is associated with the Devil, and his depictions commonly include a trident as his sceptre.
Alternate meanings
- Trident is also the codename of the rendering engine in the Windows version of Microsoft Internet Explorer in versions 4-6.
- Trident missile, an ICBM used by the United States and Britain
- Hawker-Siddeley Trident, a British jet airliner
See also
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