Animal tattoos are among the most popular types of tattoos. There are many different reasons why someone may choose to tattoo an animal on themselves. Throughout history, various animals have stood for and symbolized different things. They could symbolize a feeling, such as anger, or a descriptive term like evil. Many African cultures feel that the lion represents pride. These tattoos are especially popular in Chinese culture, where many people choose to tattoo the animal that represents their birth year on themselves. Depending on the animal, the tattoo could have a number of different interpretations and meanings. However, some people choose to tattoo an animal on themselves for far less in depth reasons. Many find animals to be beautiful, and tattoo them on themselves for the novelty of the tattoo itself.

Elephant Tattoos

Elephants are among the most popular of animal tattoos. Depending on the culture, there are various things that the elephant may symbolize. In Hinduism, the elephant is regarded as a peaceful creature, and is seen as divine. In fact, the Hindu god Ganesha has the head of an elephant. In other cultures the elephant may be seen as a symbol of peace or intelligence. Elephants have long been regarded as some of the most intelligent creatures on the face of the planet. In Africa, and is some parts of Asia, the elephant symbolized a king, or royalty. There are various reasons why someone may choose an elephant tattoo, and many of them are dependent on culture.

Lion Tattoos

Lion tattoos are a very popular tattoo choice as well. However, unlike the elephant, the things that the lion symbolizes from one culture to another are more in like with one another. Much like the elephant, in many cultures the lion is regarded as the king. This is also true in the real world, where the only true predators of lions are other lions and humans. Did you know that a group of lions is referred to as a pride? Well, there is a reason for this. In many cultures, the lion represents pride. The history behind the lion is long, and the lion is deeply involved in the history and mythology of many religions. While there may be many interpretations of what the lion symbolizes, the lion is hardly ever conveyed in a negative light, anywhere along the lines of history.

Tiger Tattoos

Much like the lions of Africa, the tigers of Asia are also a very highly regarded animal. In fact, in many religions the tiger and lion represent very similar ideals. Much like the lion, the tiger is also regarded as a King. Also much like its distant cousin, the tiger is also the top of the food chain in many reasons throughout Asia. The tiger is seen as a very cunning and intelligent animal, often portrayed as one step ahead of its enemies in various word of mouth stories that have been passed down through the generations.

There are many different reasons why someone may choose an animal tattoo design. Some of these reasons may have to do with what their animal of choice symbolizes, while others may just enjoy the look of the animal.

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