The Rose Tattoo Designs
– this has so many meanings and
is rich with symbolism. The rose flower is the epitome of beauty, the
source of irresistible fragrance, the symbol of love and all this with
the hidden catch – the thorn that ensures that all this beauty is not
without pain. This is what people who get tattoos dream off – something
beautiful that is rich in symbolism, has a weighty history, is the stuff
of myths and is great to look at.
There is no doubt that a rose tattoo is one of the most preferred ones
across the world. It is as popular among the westerners as a lotus is in
the east. As a matter of fact these two beautiful flowers share a lot
of meanings in the world of symbolism and body art. Throughout history, a
rose has held a special place in tales, legends and parts of different
cultures. The most popular and well known thing that a rose symbolizes
is love. But the fact is rose is more than a mere symbol of love.
The role of rose in myths:
It was believed by ancient Greeks that white
was the original color of rose. But it turned red when the goddess of
love, Aphrodite bled on a rose after being poked by a thorn. It is this
blood from the goddess that made the rose red. In tattoo designs one can
often see a rose portrayed along with a drop of blood oozing from it.
Assuming it is from the point of view of a broken heart or from the
mythological point of view, this seems rather apt, doesn’t it?
As we walk down the roads of history we can trace the origins of the
rose flower back to ancient Persia. It is believed that the first rose
bush grew in Persia. It is believed that the earlier versions of this
beautiful flower had a male appearance. It is only through years of
transformation by the cultivation and refinement process that the rose
got its lovely appearance that we all appreciate so much. Now the rose
is the epitome of femininity due to its delicate and ethereal look.
Skeleton Tattoo Designs
Each of the different styles used says a message, and in a way that
tells something about the owner of the said skin art. Many people
consider skull and skeleton tattoos to mean death or anger. Yet even in
the beginnings of the art of tattoo, the skeleton was more than a symbol of
death, it was a symbol of the celebration of life. Skeleton tattoos in
ancient societies were meant as a nod to “great change” and the greatest
change in life is the inevitability of death. Hence the association of
skull tattoos with death.
People with skeleton tattoos have their own reasons and subsequently own
meanings for their tattoos. Skull and skeleton tattoos can mean
recognition of death, celebration of life, and just about everything in
between. As such, it’s not uncommon nowadays to have fully customized
inked versions of the sskeleton at particular parts of the body. Some may
view it as strictly for show. But often times, there’s a reason why
people have it inked that way. Just like any other tattoo, what it
really means sometimes can only be answered by the person who got it
done.
There used to be a time that skull or skeleton tattoo meaning is only restricted to
death and other things related to it. But being tattooed with a skull
nowadays can take on a completely different meaning altogether. It all
depends on the person being inked on how he/she sees the art form going
to his/her flesh. Regardless of the meaning of a skull tattoo to the
wearer, chances are that others will misinterpret it. When choosing a
skull or skeleton tattoo, be prepared to explain what it means to you
time and again to curious observers.
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