Ram tattoo: meaning and sketches
One of the popular tattoo ideas is various horned animals, namely rams... Depending on the culture, these animals served as an example of fertility and wealth, and symbolized a connection with death and the afterlife. Before deciding to put an image of a horned artiodactyl on the body, you should pay attention not only to the beauty of the selected sketch, but also to its location.
The meaning of a tattoo
Nowadays, the ram is most often associated with stubbornness and even stupidity. However, in many ancient cultures, it was almost a sacred animal.... For example, in Ancient Greece, horns were associated with abundance and fertility, and the "Ram" tattoo could become a real talisman bringing great success to the owner.
The ancient Sumerians placed severed ram's heads on the tops of the columns, showing worship and reverence for the god of fate. These animals were often used in sacrifices and rituals.
In the East, the image of a representative of cattle could be found on coins and in the form of statuettes, since it was the main source of meat and was associated with wealth and prosperity.
In scandinavian fables it is described that the chariot of the god Thor was pulled not by the harness of horses, as usual, but by the harness of rams. Egyptians depicted them in burial places, and for the Chinese the sheep's skull remains to this day a symbol of longevity.
In Christian culture there is the concept of "sacrificial lamb" as a metaphor for the sacrifice for the common good. However, it is quite difficult to find such a tattoo design. Popular drawings are too aggressive and more likely refer to Satanism and witchcraft.
Thus, the drawing of a horned animal is more suitable for drawing on the male body. It means strength, firmness of character, perseverance and determination of the owner. A man with a ram tattoo is more likely to be a faithful husband and a good father. He is honest and uncompromising, knows how to provide for his family, values discipline above all else.
Girls they rarely put an image of this animal on their body, considering it too aggressive, and if they choose it, then Aries as their zodiacal symbol. The owners of such a tattoo are persistent on the way to their goals, open and even sometimes overly principled. They do not tolerate deception and secrecy, believing that a person should have honor and dignity.
Sketch ideas
The larger and more colorful the tattoo, the better it looks. Many small details created by the master bring the drawing to life. Ram - a large animal, therefore only its head is most often used for the image. However, you can also find images of the entire ungulate, but most often these are humorous drawings or heroes of fairy tales and cartoons.
The most frequent, but no less impressive, variant of a ram tattoo is a drawing made in the style of realism.... A horned animal looking straight into the eyes from the back or chest of a man looks stern and even domineering. And modern sketches in graphics allow you to get interesting pictures with the metamorphosis of a 3D figurine into an animal and vice versa.
Dotwork or tribal would be an excellent option for a large drawing.... A large number of dots and lines create complex and voluminous compositions, and ethnic motives will smooth out the aggressiveness of the image. This style can be chosen not only by guys, but also by brave girls who love bright tattoos. You can balance the hardness and masculinity of the ram itself with delicate flowers and other plant motifs.
An original solution - a combination of animal life and machines... Ram tattoo style biomechanics - a vivid confirmation of this: the combination of living flesh and "iron filling" looks fresh. For lovers thrash polkas there is a huge variety of sketches with a bloody ram skull and melee weapons.
Finally, you can choose colorful and vibrant style sketches. new school, or simple and clear lines minimalism... A curly lamb pattern with touching eyes is a great choice for a small tattoo.
Where is better to apply?
You can apply a tattoo on any part of the body, some extreme sportsmen manage to clog even the whites of the eyes or the inner parts of the lips. However, the classic accommodation options are much safer and easier. When choosing a place, one should proceed from the size of the picture, its deformation during movement and its own pain threshold.
Large tattoos are best placed on the upper body. It is desirable that there are no birthmarks and skin diseases on the selected area of the skin. But ugly scars can be perfectly disguised with a tattoo. In addition, it is worth carefully considering how the image will move when walking and look half-hidden by clothing. Women most often have a lower pain threshold than men.
Therefore, the masters recommend that they be wary of the ideas of placing the pattern on the face, neck, hands, elbows and feet. It is also not recommended to clog a woman's breasts with tattoos, as the skin in this place is especially sensitive and thin.
A tattoo on a certain part of the body has its own sacred meaning.
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Head and neck - gaining importance in society and development.
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Arms and shoulders - firmness, determination, desire to get the most out of fate.
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Chest - a challenge to others, a desire for domination.
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Belly - inner attitude, desire for communication.
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Back and loin - protection and family.
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Legs - movement, search for support and the desire to change the current situation.
Thus, the upper part of the body is best suited for a ram tattoo, namely:
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breast;
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shoulders;
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back.
The main thing - it is to choose a professional master who will not only select a beautiful drawing with the correct meaning, but also apply it to the client's body with high quality, safely and with minimal pain.