Elephant Tattoos
Elephant tattoos are not very common but hold deep symbolic meanings. Elephants hold a special place in the animal kingdom because they are the largest land animal. They are also one of the most hunted animals because of their ivory tusks. Elephants are also popular in Indian culture. Ganesha, one of the major gods, has the head of an elephant with one tusk, a pot belly and four arms. Legends say that he impregnated the goddess Maya who gave birth to Buddha. Ganesha is a cheerful and a good natured god. He is viewed as whimsical, colorful and humorous.
Elephant tattoos symbolize power, patience, wisdom, success, prosperity and benevolence. They are also a symbol of both chastity and great sexual energy. Ironically, they are also a symbol of clouds and gracefulness even though they appear heavy and clumsy.
Elephants are fascinating creatures. They have unique social structures where female elephants band up to 400 to raise an offspring while the males roam alone. They also bury their dead with branches and dirt and when they passed upon skeletal remains of an elephant, they will pass the bones around from mouth to mouth. Because of this, some legends believe that the elephant leads souls of the dead to the underworld.
Elephant tattoos are perfect for people who want to emphasize loyalty and benevolence. There are many ways to personalize an elephant tattoo. For those who want to symbolize loyalty, two elephants with intertwined trunks can be illustrated to show love and devotion. Other tattoo ideas include getting a Hindi style, tribal elephant and full back elephant tattoos. Elephant tattoos do not have to be solely gray. A lot of people fill them with color. Since elephants are large, they normally encompass a large amount of skin. This is very favorable to the artist since there will be more room for detailed and intricate designs. The most common areas for this type of tattoo are the arms and the back. The downsized version of an elephant will also look great on the wrist and the ankle.
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