Tuesday 24 April 2012

Lion Tattoo Designs For Women

Lion Tattoo Designs For Women

In the tattooing industry today, the use of animal images is very popular with both men and women however some creatures tend to be more sought after by one sex than the other. Big cats such as the panther, jaguar, lion and tiger are predominantly chosen for more masculine designs however in recent years, lion tattoos for women have been on the increase and there are now more feminine inspired tats of this nature than ever before. Lion Tattoos For WomenOverall, the lion is synonymous with regal attributes, pride, strength, cunning, power, divinity and nobility however it is also associated with solar power and has close connotations with the sun. The noble lioness’s beauty is appreciated by many women who opt for a tattoo design of this kind to express their female superiority in its highest form but as the lion is also the symbol that represents the zodiac sign for Leo; its image is also a favourite for this reason. These can be portrayed as the whole creature or just its head and mane, perhaps accompanied by the related zodiac glyph symbol or the individual’s date of birth to make it more unique to them, however, there is a great deal more to a lion tattoo than meets the eye.

In Greek mythology, Hercules was renowned for having the strength of ten lions and was attired in a lion cape and headdress so lions are considered the ultimate symbol of strength, courage, justice, protection and fairness. It is an ancient symbol whose image has been used to protect sacred ground for millennia and it has featured in religion, mythology and folklore over the centuries for many differing cultures and civilizations around the globe since the dawn of time. From temples and palace to significant architectural buildings from the Mediterranean, Greece and Rome to Assyria and ancient Egypt, the lion was considered to be a powerful symbol associated with both creation and destruction. While lions are more usually associated with the African continent, they once roamed the Middle East, India and even southern parts of Europe. They were deemed to be a powerful guardian associated with protection so this may be another reason that lion tattoos for women appeal to so many female tattoo enthusiasts.














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