Lizard tattoo

The mistress of the copper mountain was one of the first to be used by a person as a tattoo. The oldest reptile, a small copy of dinosaurs from ancient times caused people to tremble and respect. Her figurines-amulets were made of clay, painted on the walls of the house and of course painted their bodies with her images.

An ancient symbol and its meaning.

In some tribes, the lizard tattoo decorated the bodies of warriors and hunters, giving the wearer agility and dexterity. In others, it was a symbol of dark forces and the other world. Today, lizards are no less popular, which is explained by the multiplicity of values and the attractiveness of their appearance:

• In New Zealand, the green lizard is often found in the tattoos of indigenous people. She is the embodiment of darkness, but as a talisman, she scares away the same darkness.
• The Greeks believe that lizards patronize trade relations and help people whose profession is connected with public speaking.
• The peoples of the Australian continent, as well as some African tribes, contrary to Darwin's theory, consider themselves descendants of lizards.
• The main meaning of a tattoo is speed, dexterity and cunning. It can represent the speed of decision-making, or the ability to quickly resolve any problem.
• Ancient philosophers considered lizards a symbol of wisdom and good luck. Therefore, the ornament that decorated their homes, necessarily containing a picture of a reptile.
• For the indigenous inhabitants of South America, lizards were a symbol of sexuality and fertility.
• The northerners attributed to them the ability to cause rain, considered lizards a sign of striving upward, development. And due to the ability to shed their tails, these animals received another meaning - renewal or spiritual resurrection.
• The Slavs claimed that these animals are able to speak human language and interpret dreams. They have always helped people, protected them, warned about danger.

The attitude towards lizards has changed a lot with the advent of Christianity. Christians draw a parallel between lizards and snakes. Therefore, in Europe they have become a prototype of evil, and in modern Australia they have become a symbol of treason.

Sketches and styles of lizard tattoo.

The most popular lizards are made in full size in the most naturalistic manner. But symbolic images look no less attractive and at the same time do not lose their semantic meaning. If there is no space for a 3D drawing, you can draw a lizard with small dashes or make a graphic drawing in miniature.

Sketches of the lizard tattoo can be both colored and black and white. The animal itself also takes various poses. Seductive female tattoos are almost always performed with smooth curves of the body, which emphasizes the attractiveness of the female figure.

On the male models, lizards on the contrary are depicted in a rapid run or frozen in anticipation of changes. The body is as smooth as possible, the tail with a slight bend, the head is raised-it indicates readiness to act.

A place on the body.

Lizard tattoo for a girl means mystery, attractiveness. It can be placed on the stomach, on the hip, on the side or in the form of an amulet on the chest. The options for placing on the shoulder, forearm, arm or shoulder blade are more suitable for the strong half.

But, it is worth considering that the lizard is a universal symbol, including in terms of tattoo placement. The main thing is that the sketch meets the character of the owner, and its location is convenient, brings positive emotions.