Cat Tattoo Designs
Animal Tattoo designs
Animal Tattoos are one of the most popular all over the world. Earlier people often thought that animals were their totems that protected and gave power, that’s why animal tattoo designs are widely used since the dawn of mankind. But animals have different character as well as people, that’s why it is important to choose an appropriate animal tattoo design. In the article we will tell you about the meaning and symbolism of famous animals tattoo designs.
Cat Tattoo designs
Cat tattoo designs are among the most ancient Already in 2000 BC in Egypt first cat tattoo designs were made. Cats were sacred animals in Egypt and they often lived in temples. But in some Europe countries cats tattoo designs also have negative meaning. In Celtic culture cats symbolized chthonic powers and in China cats often were thought to be bad signs. But in other cultures cats were though to be sacred. In Greece cats were companions of Diana – the ancient Goddess of Moon. And in Scandinavia countries cats were associated with Freya and to harm a cat was a big crime. Nowadays, cats tattoo designs can have different meanings depending on their form, style and individuality of their owner. Cat tattoo designs also often reveal independent character and love for freedom of their owner, they are most often made by bright, original personalities.
Lion tattoo designs
Lion is a king of animals and that’s why it always symbolizes king’s or ruler’s power, majesty and might. Lion is also often associated with sun and fire. Lion tattoo designs are often made to symbolize pride, courage, nobility and intelligence of their owner. Such tattoo designs are also often signs of triumph and success. In Chinese culture lion is one of four sacred animals and in India lion tattoo designs are thought to attract luck and happiness. For many Africa tribes lions are totems, that’s why such tattoo designs are so popular there. In any case lion tattoo designs always look impressive and emphasize the power and courage of the owner.
Panther and leopard tattoo designs
The popularity of these tattoo designs is great since ancient times. In Africa leopards were sacred animals associated with power. They were kept in palaces and leopard tattoo designs were signs of the ruler’s power and might. In other cultures big cats symbolized feminine fertility goddess. Today leopard and Panther Tattoo designs are mostly often made to emphasize strong character and determination of the owners.
Snakes tattoo designs.
These tattoo designs are popular all over the world so in different cultures they have absolutely different connotations. In China snake is a symbol of wisdom Snakes are also sacred animals in India, where even temples in their honor are built. But in Europe Snake Tattoo designs often mean cunningness and danger. So snake tattoo designs can have both positive and negative meaning, or combine both as well as snakes themselves are both killers and healers. Many different legends are connected with snakes but they are always respected for their power and grace.
In conclusion we must state that animal tattoo designs always reveal the personality of their owner and emphasize his individuality and character. That’s why the choice of animal tattoo design is very important.
About the Author
My name is Victoria and I work in Designs Tattoo centre for already three years, making people original tattoo designs. I know thousands of different tattoo designs and their meanings. I’ve already helped a great number of people to choose individual tattoo designs and I like this job.
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