this complicated knotwork is the dance of a druid's magic spell

the holy knife used by the Druids in ritual ceremonies and for cutting the mistletoe out of the oaks

A brilliant tattoo

and had two uses

Pictish Spiral Double Disc Tattoo Design military this complicated knotwork is theThis double disc is one of the most frequently seen Pictish patterns, found on carved symbol stones that date from the 6th century. The mysterious Picts left behind their enigmatic patterns in these carved monuments. This disc has the traditional shape with spiraling circular elements taken from an ancient piece of Pictish jewelry. Here it is bracketed by the Pictish Wolf form the Keillor stone and the bear form the Glamis stone.