Koi fish, more commonly known to the western world as carp, might (to a westerner) seem an unlikely subject for a tattoo, but the rich symbolism behind these fish must explain why koi fish tattoos are such popular choices, particularly with men. The beautiful Chinese and Japanese koi bear little resemblance to their lowly European …
Fish tattoo symbolism is probably the most ancient known symbolism to man and is as diverse as the different species and cultural contexts that exist. Shrines to ancient fish deities have been found tracing back to 6000 BC in Europe, and Indian pottery containing fish designs has been found dating back to 2500 BC. These …
Although it was 35 years ago that the first ‘Jaws’ film soared to popularity, everyone remembers the menacing theme music that heralded the appearance of the shark; and I would like to place a personal wager that when people see your tribal shark tattoo, many of them will hum that tune to you! Whether you …
Dolphins have always had a wide appeal for people and it is, therefore, unsurprising that dolphin tattoo designs have grown in popularity over the years. If you are considering a dolphin tattoo yourself, you might well want to look into the symbolic meanings behind these amazing creatures, and which might also explain their universal appeal, …
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