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Greek tattoos: antique motifs in modern tattoo art

Greece, along with several other European countries, stood at the origins of tattoo art. Initially, laconic images acted as a brand applied to the forehead of slaves for their quick detection in the crowd. Today, vivid drawings filled with meaning carry a completely different message. Greek-style tattoos adorn both female and male bodies, celebrating the creativity and character of the wearer.

Interpretation of Popular Greek Tattoos

Choosing Greek tattoos, you need to delve into all the nuances of the interpretation of the images that make up a single picture. The main category of wearable drawings is made up of images of mythical creatures, heroic ancient Greek warriors, gods and goddesses of Olympus, special objects and symbols that characterize the divine principle. Of interest are also special ornate ornaments, quotes from famous philosophers and writers, drawings of sculptures, conveyed in techniques that ensure maximum realism, three-dimensionality of images.

Greek tattoos for men: emphasis on strength and endurance

Tattoos that are associated with masculinity, wisdom, nobility, strength, authority look favorably on a relief male body. You can select suitable sketches by focusing on the following categories of drawings.

  • Symbols of the Olympic Games.

The image of a laurel wreath, a torch, five connected rings testifies to the desire to always win, conquer new heights, and move forward.

  • Mythical characters.

To decorate the body, men often choose images of seductive sirens, personifying the ability to overcome obstacles, fight temptations.

One of the popular images is the Gorgon Medusa, emphasizing the resourcefulness of the mind, the ability to achieve the desired result with cunning.

  • Zeus.

Such a pattern on a male body is a sign of a decisive nature with a strong character and clear inclinations of a leader. With the help of a tattoo, men focus on strength, the desire for power, power. An additional interpretation of a tattoo is a rejection of cowardice and betrayal.

  • Apollo.

This tattoo is chosen by creative menprofessions. Its main interpretation is the desire for external and internal harmony, the disclosure of one's own potential, the search for a kindred spirit.

  • Achilles.

The drawing of the famous warrior in armor, with a spear and a helmet symbolizes exceptional masculinity, the ability to win a place under the sun, to protect his loved ones.

  • Alexander the Great.

A man with such a tattoo can be characterized as a fair person adhering to solid principles. The drawing emphasizes the unacceptability of an adaptive lifestyle, the desire for the triumph of justice, the development of the physical and spiritual components.

  • Prometheus.

His image is associated with a craving for new knowledge, self-development. An interesting variant of a symbolic tattoo is an image of a bright flame.

  • Poseidon.

The sea god is associated with absolute power, the ability to turn off the sensory component, guided in their actions exclusively by reason. If the divine image is complemented by a magic trident, the tattoo emphasizes the rigidity of nature, recognition of the supremacy of physical strength.

Greek style tattoos for women

Popular Greek tattoos with feminine energy are represented by the following options.

  • Zeus in the female reading.

A tattoo depicting the supreme god of Olympus is usually applied to the body of a woman seeking to occupy leadership positions in the family and at work. Another interpretation of a drawing with a clear masculine character is a clear adherence to life principles, observance of moral standards when communicating with friends and loved ones.

  • Aphrodite.

A tattoo characteristic of the Greek culture in the form of the image of the goddess of love symbolizes the awareness of one's own femininity, the ability to use natural data to achieve one's goals.

  • Athena.

The image of the goddess of wisdom is associated with insight, a combination of a sharp mind and feminine charm. Such a tattoo on a woman's body also speaks of the ability to find the best way out of any situation.

  • Medusa the Gorgon.

The mythical character is considered as a strong talisman, repelling evil coming from the outsideactions and thoughts.

  • Cupid.

If a fragile female body is decorated with a miniature god of love with a bow and arrow, a girl can count on luck in her personal life.

Universal Greek Tattoo Sketches

Such tattoos with a Greek character include:

  • phoenix. Symbolizes ancient magic, promotes progress even in the most difficult periods of life;
  • winged staff of Hermes. It personifies rebirth, inner harmony, fertility;
  • ornaments. They are woven into the main images to draw attention to the beautiful muscle relief, graceful curves;
  • numbers and labels. They add mystery and originality to the image. Phrases can contain motivating messages or reflect philosophical views on the life of their owner;
  • statues. Reflect the desire for self-improvement, emotional coldness, the desire to weaken sensuality.

Where to place the Greek style tattoo

Greek tattoos can decorate absolutely any part of the body. If this is a three-dimensional realistic painting depicting warriors, gods, mythical characters, the best options are the back or chest, forearm, hip. Girls can decorate the rib area with small thematic tattoos; for male drawings, areas with voluminous muscle structures are preferable.

When choosing a Greek tattoo as a way to reveal your strengths, expectations and experienced emotions, you need to remember about the nuances. The drawing becomes not just a decoration, but a reminder of life lessons, a motivator for improvement, so all the details of the sketch are important, which an experienced master will definitely note.

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