The frog is very popular among tattoo lovers. The very definition and characteristic of this amphibian animal causes ambiguous emotions. However, the frog as a symbol is a very interesting image.
In ancient times, the frog was associated with rain and fertility. There was a legend that the frog's croaking makes it rain, and its ability to shed its skin brought it closer to the deity. In China, frogs are a creation of the moon and carry the principles of Yin. And a well-fed toad in a pile of money is considered a talisman for money. The Egyptians associated it with the Nile, which means that the frog symbolized fertility, longevity and strength. In ancient Rome and Greece, the frog was present in the attributes of goddesses and carried passion and love harmony. However, in the Christian religion, the image of a frog is interpreted very negatively. It symbolizes several terrible vices, such as greed and greed. Among the Celts, the frog was a deity and the Queen of the earth. They believed in its miraculous ability to purify water. In most folk folklore, the frog is a humanoid animal. Remember the Russian fairy tales, where kind people were turned into frogs.
Life has changed, values and concepts have changed, and with them the meaning of the frog image has changed. In the modern world, the frog symbolizes rebirth and life. Tattooing with this amphibious creature makes the owner's life more prosperous and rich.
The type of frog and the details depicted next to it significantly affect the interpretation of the tattoo.
The most popular styles used for filling a tattoo with a frog are realism, old school, trash-polkaand engraving style. However, it is worth noting that in other styles the frog looks quite advantageous, it all depends on the master.