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Click Image For More DesignsThere are a plethora of meanings behind snake tattoo designs. This is an animal who’s history is spoken of since the Garden of Eden and has continued to represent either good or evil depending on culture and religion. Snakes symbolize a regenerative nature of life, both positive and negative and have been used as various religious rites and symbols representing anything from healing to wisdom.
The idea of snake tattoo designs representing wisdom can be traced back through many historic events and myths. Ancient civilizations tell legends of snakes creating the planets. In Egypt, around 1600 BC, the myth of Ouroboros emerged. This enormous serpent is depicted as swallowing its own tail, was able to survive through devouring itself, representing an unending cycle of renewal. The idea of this symbolic infinity continues to be appreciated by those that wear the Ouroboros tattoo.
Artemis, the goddess of the moon, in Greek mythology was often associated with a serpent. When used as a female symbol, it can bring knowledge to those around and in many cultures, the snake is considered the goddess of birth, death and mystery. There are even snake cults in India that worship her as the goddess of prophecy and fertility. Also, in America, there have always been myths about snake people that live underground that help humans still living on earth and work as guardians in the next world. Most of these myths were created through observation since snakes are known to hibernate under the ground and they are renewed by shedding their skin.
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The Cobra and the Rattlesnake are considered the most sacred and the most poisonous, primarily, the King Cobra who is considered the world’s largest venomous snake. India considers the Cobra a sacred symbol of power and it is believed that it shelters the sun from Buddha while he sleeps. Also, some believe if a Cobra lives near your residence it is a good omen, while Egyptians associate the snake with the afterlife since Cleopatra used a Cobra’s venom to kill herself.
According to beliefs of Native Americans, the rattlesnake is a symbol of fertility and potency. Since it strikes as quick as a bolt of lightening it is given an association with rain and is thought of as a male symbol of creation. Of course, since its venom can cause death, it is also a sign of transformation and death. Since the rattlesnake engages in the respectful act of rattling its tail as a warning before it strikes, it is said to also represent courage.
People that follow the Chinese zodiac, that are born under the snake sign will often choose snake tattoo designs to show off their trait characteristics, similar to those that wear zodiac tattoo designs. Those that are considered a snake sign are believed to be charming and wise, romantic and intuitive but also are prone to vanity and sloth.
The snake’s unbelievable ability to shed its own skin has come to represent immortality and rebirth in snake tattoo designs. They symbolize both natural and supernatural power, wisdom, regeneration and fertility. They are also considered a representation of female sexual power and temptation.
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There are many cultures that believe that one’s body is a reflection of their soul. By performing various tattoo rituals, you were actually using a form of magic that would bless you with desirable qualities. Totem marking tattoo images were specifically picked animals that the wearer wanted to use as a representation of their own being.
When snake tattoo designs were chose as a totem, they were to grant the wearer wisdom, stealth or craftiness. It was always seen as a direct link of the animal’s qualities and the tattoo bearer.
Aside from the obvious flexibility of being able to create snake tattoo designs on virtually any part of your body, curved or not, they are also a top pick because there are so many types to choose from.
Cobra – The most easily recognized snake due to its large hood that it creates when it is alert. A Cobra can rise up to be 18 feet tall when it is threatened and is the only snake that can spit its poison. The Cobra symbolizes strength, royalty and authority.
Anaconda – Known for its massive size, the Anaconda represents power and strength. This is a popular back piece to protect you from danger.
Python – These types of snake tattoo designs represent bravery since this snake is so incredibly aggressive in the way it attacks its prey.
Viper – A symbol of intense bravery and high intelligence since the Viper will attack its prey intellectually and can control how many bites to release in one attack and how much venom is released with each one.
Rattlesnake – In every culture, the Rattlesnake is both feared and respected for its intelligence. Similar to Vipers, they can control their venom dosage and sometimes will not even release any at all.
Most snake tattoo designs are colorful due to the striking characteristics of the animal’s scales however, tribal snake tattoo designs are quite popular as well if you are just looking to portray the message without all of the glamor.
Craig Ferguson – Actor has a snake that is severed into eight pieces.Daniel Johns – Silverchair vocalist wears a snake on his left arm.Lady Randolph Churchill – Winston Churchill’s wife had a snake on her right wrist.Jeff Corwin – Animal expert displays a Coral snake on his left shoulder.Alyssa Milano – Actress shows off her snake on her right wrist.Brad Roberts – Musician has a snake tattoo on his left shoulder that wraps around to his chest.Slash – Guitarist wears a snake on his right shoulder.Click Here For a Elite Portfolio of Award Winning Snake Tattoos
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