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Feather Tattoo - Meaning and Templates

The feather tattoo is one of the most sought after tattoo designs given its cultural symbolism and heritage. It comes in different styles and designs and has a meaning that mostly corresponds to the character of the bird it represents. Feather tattoos have a unique unisex tattoo element that usually has a symbolic meaning. That would be z. B. the ability to perceive a flight either emotionally, mentally or creatively.

• FEATHER TATTOO AS BODY JEWELRY

Some feather tattoo designs are quite clean and elegant, effectively reflecting the typical characters of the different types of birds they depict. A feather tattoo of an eagle, an ostrich, a peacock or any other bird intuitively indicates the character of the bird. Some feathers from certain birds such as the eagle e.g. B. are called sacred attributes. Another dominant sign of the feather tattoo is freedom, due to the fact that a feather can easily fly in the wind. The peacock feather tattoo is especially popular with women because of the beauty and colors it has.

One interesting thing about the feather tattoo is the fact that it can be worn on any part of the body. It can of course also be combined with other tattoo designs, which contributes to a quite appealing look. The black feather tattoo below looks cool on the collar bone and very simple at that like the species of bird it came from.

Feather tattoo stencils

Tattoo feather: On the meaning of an ancient symbol in many cultures

The feather as a symbol can be traced back to different cultures and thus different meanings. Since the hype of 2014 at the latest, the feather tattoo motif has been one of the templates that tattooists are reluctant to make or still reject. But since it is a very traditional symbol, it is worth taking a closer look at the feather or the feather tattoo.

As a symbol, the feather was already widespread among the Romans, Celts, ancient Egyptians and some of the different nations that are commonly grouped under the name of Indians

• The feather as a symbol in different cultures and religions

Egypt: The pen had a primarily religious meaning. It was believed that after death the soul would be balanced with a feather: if the soul was pure and unencumbered, it could not be heavier than a feather. In the Egyptian picture writing the symbol of the pen stood for the truth.

Celts: Since the sanctity of birds was firmly anchored in beliefs, legends and customs, the feather and its depiction also had a high symbolic power.

Romans: In the cults of ancient Rome, the feather was used as a symbol of the goddess Juno.

Native Americans from the Plains of the United States: Certain nations, such as the Lakota, are known to use feathers as honors. Of course, there was also a decorative form of use, but the actual function of the feathers can best be compared with our medals.

Christianity: The Holy Spirit is represented by a bird and angels also have wings.

Buddhism: In Buddhism the peacock feather stands as a sign of openness.