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The images of different animals can be seen in the tattoo art from the very ancient times. This is connected mainly with the fact that many animals were considered to be part of some rituals or other superstitious deeds of ancient tribes and people.
In every culture there is one or several sacred animals that are also popular in the tattoo art and in ancient art in general. But we must not forget that every mythology or religion can give one animal its own traits of character and qualities.
The meaning of animal tattoo designs can be defined mainly by the physical and mental qualities of this or that animal. After that go different magical abilities. All animal tattoos can be divided into two types: the tattoos of existing animals and tattoos of imaginary animals. The latter can include dragons, unicorns, phoenixes and other mythical creatures.
The tattoo images depicting birds and fish are considered as separate trend. The animal tattoo images as it is considered must help their hosts to develop their personalities. However, here everything depends on the style of living, as well as behavior of this or that person. Every animal is associated with some principles and things that can be seen in it in real life, and some of them are compared with similar human traits of character.
So, the images of many animals can be seen in traditions, cultures and tattoos of ancient Celts, Maori tribes, Aztecs, Slavic tribes, Asian people and many other.
Let us see some of the most popular animal tattoo designs. For example, the animal tattoo image of scorpion can be met rather often today and it can unite different types of symbols. The scorpion is considered to be one of the most dangerous and respected animals in the world. Such tattoo therefore means death, danger, loneliness, justice and so on.
Phoenix animal tattoo design is also very popular. The meaning of such tattoo is not simple and it is a very rich symbol. The main meaning of such tattoo is immortality and resurrection. Also this mythical creature became a symbol of renewal and cycles of life. From the ancient time it was connected with fire. This animal tattoo image can mean resurrection, immortality, the Sun, fire and so on.
Dragon is also popular as animal tattoo designs. It is one of the most respected animals in tattoo. It is present in many countries of Europe and Asia. Usually such tattoos mean power, wit and might.