The Power of Three
The sacred number three pervades Celtic thought - triple goddesses, three realms, triads of wisdom.
Three is the most sacred number in Celtic tradition. The triple goddess (maiden, mother, crone), three worlds, and the triads of wisdom all reflect the power of three. Completeness requires three aspects, and truth emerges from the harmony of three perspectives.
Three things that give evidence of the truth: a just judgment, a virtuous deed, a compassionate heart.
The triadic structure of Celtic wisdom literature preserves complex teachings in memorable form.
Trioedd Ynys Prydein