Ancient Tattoo Symbols
Getting a tattoo is on many people’s bucket lists, but while turning their dream into reality, they generally get stuck on what they want to get tattooed onto their skin for eternity. For those who can’t make up their minds about a tattoo, we have compiled a comprehensive list of ancient symbolic tattoos, which bring the wearer positivity and health in abundance.
Egyptian Ankh
This is a traditional symbol dating back to the Ancient Egypt civilization. This sign shows the eternal life after one’s death and is also a representation of the god of the sun, Ra.
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Wolf
The wolf was an important animal for the Native Indians in America. It symbolized power and authority. According to the Romans, the she-wolf Lupa nurtures the twins Remus and Romulus, the founders of the ancient city of Rome, and thus represented guidance and kindness.
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Cross
The cross has a very important meaning for Christians, as it illustrates the sacrifice and love of Jesus Christ for mankind. For some, the cross also indicates endlessness, as the four points of the symbol keep extending forever.
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Pentagram
The pentagram is an archaic motif that represents the five elements: fire, air, water, earth, and psyche (mind). This image is so old that it was found as paintings in Neolithic caves and Babylonian drawings. It is also a call to spirits to help humans when needed.
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Yin-Yang
This is one of the most famous images, which shows the duality of opposite or contrary ideas, which might seem complementary when research thoroughly. This Chinese emblem also represents how two contrasting ideas become interdependent and interconnected in the real world.
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Celtic Shamrock
This is the national symbol of Ireland and was given a religious meaning by St. Patrick. The three leaves stand for faith, hope, and love. The rare four-leaf clover, a variation of the shamrock, signifies luck, as it is very uncommon to find in nature.
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Olive Branch
A symbol of the Greek goddess Athena, this image historically conveys peace and love. This was a gift of reconciliation to end feuds, an example in popular culture being the offering of an olive branch from Katy Perry to Taylor Swift to end their musical feud.
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Arrow
This image has a lot of definitions, such as one arrow can mean that the person is defending their loved ones or things. On the other hand, two arrows pointing at each other show war or aggression, and a broken arrow means peace or love.
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Anchor
This is a particular favourite for those who work in the navy or the maritime industry. The anchor is a lifesaver for sailors and gives them hope and comfort. It defines loyalty, strength, and stability, and its meaning hasn’t changed much over the years.
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Tattoos have been around since almost the start of mankind, and these symbols held a lot of power over the communities and symbolized protection and belonging to the tribe. You can also follow your ancestors’ footsteps and get these tattoo from tattoo shops in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Vizag, Bangalore, ad many other places around India and the world.
