The Celtic knot — a pattern of interlocking lines — is centuries old, carved into ancient stones all over Ireland. But that tattoo on your biceps? Like the fortune cookie, American born and bred.

Transitioning from the Celtic Cross, let’s delve into the mystic spiral knot, one of the most popular Celtic symbols. Its meaning is deeply rooted in ancient cultures, symbolizing the life cycle ...

The Celtic spiral knot, ... Sailor's Celtic knot tattoo on an arm (left) and featured on rings. Photos: @vanhooktattoos, ...

The thousand-year-old image of the Celtic Knot, characterized by thick interlocking lines that looks like rope, has quickly become the most common tattoo for wide-eyed Irish-Americans. NPR’s Ari ...

The Celtic knot — a pattern of interlocking lines — is centuries old, carved into ancient stones all over Ireland. But that tattoo on your biceps? Like the fortune cookie, American born and bred.