A spear or fork with three prongs or points, often associated with the sea god Neptune.
From Latin 'tridens' meaning 'three-toothed,' combining 'tri' (three) and 'dens' (tooth). Used in ancient Rome to describe fishing spears and became symbolically linked to Neptune and naval power.
Tridents appear on the flags and emblems of several countries and militaries today because the ancient Romans associated the three-pronged spear with power, control, and dominion over the seas—a symbol of strength that still resonates thousands of years later.
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