Tattoo — meaning and sketches for girls and men
The owl is a mystical, mysterious bird that lives in the night. In the history of peoples, it was associated either with wisdom and power or with darkness, death and witchcraft. Increased mystical qualities were attributed to her based on the nocturnal lifestyle of this predator.
The meaning of the owl tattoo
- In Judaism, the demon Lilith appears with an owl, in Greco-Roman mythology, she is the constant companion of Athena.
- In Hinduism, the night bird is a symbol of the kingdom of the dead and its goddess Yama.
- Among the Egyptians, the hieroglyph of an owl meant death.
- In contrast to these religions and peoples, the Indians of North America considered the owl a symbol of strength and wisdom, so they used feathers in clothing and hats for protection.
- In Christianity, it is customary to believe that the owl carries witchcraft and death. It was believed that sorcerers reincarnate into this nocturnal bird and therefore people endowed it with mysticism.
- In the holy book of the Maya peoples, owls are depicted as messengers of the land of the dead.
- In the modern world, the owl is more often a symbol of wisdom, intelligence, well-read and book erudition.
Girls decorate themselves with tattoos with this bird in order to gain wisdom, cunning and strengthen their esoteric abilities. If the tattoo sketch is performed for a girl, then often the owl is depicted paired with a watch or a catcher again. Such a tattoo will be a talisman against adversity. Men choose an owl tattoo as a symbol of strength, power and all the unknown.
Currently, the owl is a symbol of Freemasonry and the main intellectual game "What? Where? When?" and is familiar to many. Even in the Soviet version of the cartoon about Winnie the Pooh, the owl is depicted as a smart and wise bird and everyone goes to her for advice. Another reason why they choose such a tattoo is a nocturnal lifestyle, the habit of going to bed late and waking up not early in the morning like a lark, but closer to lunch.
Where to fill it?
The meaning of the owl tattoo will vary greatly depending on the choice of location on the body. In this case, it is worth carefully considering in which style to choose a tattoo sketch. In order to add wisdom to yourself, the sketch is performed in the style of watercolors , use bright colors, often replace the bird's eyes with precious stones or watch faces, adding depth and philosophical meaning to the tattoo. If the goal is to take strength, power and mystery from a night bird, then it is better to make a tattoo sketch in black and white and depict an owl in flight or with wings spread. Choosing a place on the body for a tattoo, you should decide on the main goal. After all, if it is a talisman, then you should not show it and show it to everyone. Suitable chest and neck, forearms and lower legs will add additional strength to the tattoo. After all, the more people will see it, the more energy such a tattoo will give to its owner.
Whatever the meaning of the owl tattoo you choose for yourself, it will change your life. But in which direction – it's up to you.
