Cool Tattoos

Known as a symbol of death, cross tattoos are used as a reminder of human mortality, or in Latin, a memento mori. Though some people might think, that skull may somewhat signify an end to a human life, others view this as a emblem for great changes in life. This can still be linked to the idea of death itself, which can be deemed as the greatest change of all.

Cross tattoos are one of the most versatile tattoo symbols these days. Some people express their religious beliefs through the tattoos they are wearing. There are others who get cross tattoos to convey their Christian faith. Though the cross symbol have come to be associated with Christianity as time passed, it is not only limited to spiritual manifestations.

Only the Mexicans were making the Aztec Tattoos in the ancient times. But over the years, it has gained so much popularity among people in all parts of the world. The Aztecs considered the sun as the giver of life. That was the reason why most of the themes of their tattoos were based about the elements of the sun.

Star tattoos are very popular among men and women alike. Most people are attracted to its appearance urging them to put it on particular part of their body.

But for a majority, having a star design tattooed on their skin can mean something deeper. More often than not, they relate it to a triumphant moment in their lives or to some goals that they want to achieve in the future. In both cases, there is a VICTOR in every star tattoo wearer!

“Of all the minor creatures of mythology, fairies are the most beautiful,
the most numerous, the most memorable.”
– Andrew Lang –

Fairies look like human but have unexplainable magical powers.  That is the most probable reason why most people’s fantasy is to be a fairy.  We want to get the most of everything but we have limited abilities and skills to do things we want.

Angels are deemed as guardians who are always there to shield people from harm. Most people get themselves an angel tattoo for sense of safety, security, comfort and protection. It gives them some peace knowing someone out there is watching over them.

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In history too, skulls were a symbol of triumph over a battle. Some people still believe that now and they use skulls to represent a success in life. Other meaning of skulls for other people is different. Normally, people who use skulls as their tattoos want to represent power and want to somehow people to perceive them as tough. It is somehow a sign of protection.

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There was an Egyptian scorpion goddess that was thought to help ease the pain of childbirth (if women prayed to her appropriately). The scorpion, therefore, stood a lasting symbol of maternal sacrifice.

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The Rose has the same symbolic meaning as the Lotus does in the East: love, particularly love that is pure. The Ancient Greeks believed the rose was originally white in color. It turned to red when the goddess of love, Aphrodite, pricked herself with one of its thorns and bled on the blossoms.

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According to legend, the very strong koi will be able to swim upstream and leap the waterfalls, being rewarded at the end of the journey by being turned into a dragon. the koi climb the waterfall bravely, and if they are caught, they face their death on the cutting board bravely, like samurai.