A tattoo in the form of a scorpion in the art of body painting is a fairly common symbol. To understand the meaning of the sign, you should plunge into the mythology and nature of this frightening spider-like creature.

The main weapon of the scorpion is its sting, it is it that acts as a defining object in many legends. Studying the mythology of ancient Egypt, you can see that the goddess Isis surrounded herself with scorpions so that they would protect her.

Historical excursion

African tribes believe that this spider-like insect guards the entrance to the gate of the afterlife. Touching the legend of the constellation Orion, you can also notice its trace. It says that the Greek giant was killed by a powerful scorpion weapon that pierced his leg. In many cultures, the scorpion is a symbol of danger, death, hatred and pain.

But in Japan, this insect represents justice and wisdom. In combination in the army understanding, it is performed in two versions. The first one, when the sting is lowered, means that to the shoulder blade, women want to show strength of spirit, determination, and also readiness to step over any obstacle.

As you can see, the values of the image of the scorpion in the mythologists of different peoples differ, as well as its design execution.