Medusa Gorgon Tattoo

Mesmerizing Medusa Gorgon Tattoo appeared as a result of interest in ancient Greek myths. Its meaning is interpreted by the story of an indescribably beautiful and dangerous woman with hair of deadly snakes and a chilling look.

Tattoo "Gorgon" - an eloquent testimony of a person's strong character and composure, a kind of body talisman with specific energy. The symbolism of this tattoo depends on whether it is on a male or female body.

Intimidating underwear design always attracts attention. And the owner of the tattoo is characterized as a lover of increased attention. This person definitely has an independent disposition and a strong will. The meaning of the image of the head of the sinister Gorgon can be interpreted as a kind of challenge to society. A snakehead nymph tattoo warns of danger, carries fear and even looks menacing.

Gorgon on a female body is an ode to the intrigue and treachery of its owner. She signals the desire to destroy everything that she does not like.

The Medusa Gorgon tattoo has an ambiguous meaning. Starting with the story of the legendary heroine of the myth. She combines beauty with ugly, empty eyes in a flawlessly beautiful face. Framing the perfect oval with venomous snakes instead of curls. The transformation of a beautiful girl into a creature with monstrous energy, love - into betrayal, reckoning - into victory over injustice.

Such a body picture, as it were, serves as a talisman for a person who has gotten along with a mythical entity. In this case, the heartless Medusa with her gaze will scare away everything negative.

First of all, the predatory image of the mythical Medusa the Gorgon is associated with unhappy love and suffering suffered in connection with it.... This is an indicator of the complete transformation of spirituality and external state after the tragedy experienced.

The mythical Gorgon has turned from a gentle girl into an insensitive monster. And the meaning of the tattoo conveys the transformation of a person from a vulnerable creature into a cynic and a tyrant. At the same time, what has become a consequence of such an irreversible transformation is of great importance. Often, the changes did not happen by the will of the person. Most likely, he suffered from injustice or someone's hatred.

Tattoo with a monstrously beautiful Gorgon can be attributed to the category of female drawings, because the mythical heroine is a representative of the female gender. On women, the drawing speaks of cunning, resourcefulness, shocking nature, publicity and cunning.

The original tattoo with the heroine of the famous myth warns that its owner is not so simple. She is far from being naive and meek, she does not forgive insults and mistakes. At the same time, the tattoo seems to hint that pity is alien to its owner. Moreover, she is capable of cruelty, can stand up for herself and will not tolerate traitors.

Girls often associate with the drawing of the Gorgon the power of its attractiveness, the crushing magic of beauty. In this way, they emphasize their willfulness and picky character.

Sometimes girls prefer such tattoos only because of their original look. That is, the sacred meaning is not invested. The purely visual appeal of a particular picture. Such ladies gravitate to everyone's attention and attract him with extravagant actions.

The head of the Gorgon, due to its original appearance, also attracts creative people. As a symbol of outrageousness, the Versace fashion house chose her as its logo. Often, such a symbol is preferred as a tattoo by multifaceted creative personalities who seek to imitate trends. The original pattern on the body, no doubt, will not go unnoticed.

Despite the open love subtext in the interpretation of this underwear pattern, it is often applied by men. But in this case, the symbol is not associated with mental suffering, personal experiences and sorrows.

The Greek myth does not end with the transformation of a beauty into a terrible creature, who turned all living things into stone with the power of her gaze. It is also about how the brave Perseus managed to rid the world of the creation of evil. The sharp sword of a courageous warrior took off the head of a monster with a female face.

That's why for menFirst of all, the Medusa Gorgon's tattoo means taking the top over fear, demonstrating courage, a heightened sense of justice. But in rare cases, a tattoo is a tribute to a fateful contact with a seducer.

The face of Medusa is attractive to girls and men, even according to modern beauty canons. To display the beauty in detail, the tattoo artist will have to make every effort. A high-quality drawing is necessary when performing an intimidating head - its hissing snake-curls with forked tongues, face, eyes, crown and graceful jewelry.

The images of the fatal Medusa on the body can be very diverse. But there are some of the most popular variations.

• The head of Medusa the Gorgon with a "screaming" mouth or a frozen grimace, expressing angry emotions. It can be the embodiment of fear or pain and does not contribute to aesthetic and visual enjoyment. Therefore, before perpetuating such a symbol on the body, it is worth weighing everything.

• Meduza deployed in the floor full face (side view). The facial expression on such a tattoo usually conveys emotions with a negative manifestation: disgust and neglect. The monster as if warns not to come close to her.

• Bloody Gorgon. Depicted with a distorted mouth and lowered eyes, drops of blood flow down the neck.This sketch reflects a whole range of emotions: the inevitable approach of death, the horror of a curse, unbearable pain.

• The beautiful appearance of a snake-headed beauty... There was calmness on the proud face. It is magically attractive and articulated in detail. In the sketches of such tattoos, snakes are especially drawn on the head, because they are a defining detail of the fact that we are not just depicting a beautiful woman, but a mythical character from a legend.

Tattoo options can be performed in a different style... The image of the Gorgon is usually close to realism. Medusa is depicted with all the frightening details: snake heads, claws, fangs, empty eye sockets, or angry gaze.

Also popular tattoo in minimalism, portrait style. A it can also be a cameo, neo-traditional, dotwork or old school style.

If a color tattoo is done, then shades of red and green, blue and yellow colors. The masters do not mix these colors, they try to use black lines to differentiate.

There are also black and white pictures and pure black version... Here, the quality of work is influenced by the experience of the master and his capabilities.

Looks original Gorgon head in traditional style.

Medusa Gorgon tattoos look a little shocking. Especially the colored sketch of the mythical heroine, which perfectly displays the green snakes on her head.

Such drawings often add interesting details. For example, near the Gorgon itself there are various frightening elements in the form of spears, swords, skulls, a snake bursting out of the mouth, an unusually long tongue in an open mouth, blood flowing from the eyes, tongues of flame.

Some clients offer the master capture a Gorgon with a rat, a spider. And sometimes even with a mirror, which reflects her former beauty or, conversely, a wrinkled old face. Human fantasy has no boundaries, so unexpected plots are constantly being born.

Sometimes body painting is a whole picture with the participation of the insidious Medusa.... They very realistically depict the heads of snakes entwining the skull of a female monster. Her hands are covered with reptile scales, and instead of fingernails, she has long claws.

She may also have some kind of jewelry on her body. For example, a cobra, upholstery like a necklace. As for the eyes, they are not always drawn blind, without pupils. Sometimes they reflect strong emotions: anger, frenzy, despair, or even attraction. The eyes are depicted in color, they look especially good green, to match the snake scales.

Rarely, but there are orders for a sketch of the head of Medusa the Gorgon in sunglasses. Mainly on creative, creative people. Sometimes such tattoos complement signature Versace ornament. Also, one of the rare subjects is the severed head of Perseus in the hands of a grinning Gorgon. This is a kind of challenge to male society, an indicator of female equality with a man or even her superiority over him. Men, on the other hand, often ask the master to give the appearance of Medusa the features of their former or current companion or an attractive public person. In general, both opposite sexes fantasize.

Gorgon's face mask also happens to complement the plot. It emphasizes the mystery of the person who wears the tattoo. The head of the Gorgon can be picturesquely depicted in a severed state, bloody. Sometimes she is depicted in the hands of Perseus.

Another interesting version of a tattooed drawing is the petrified head of the Gorgon. The minimalistic image looks very stylish and confidently declares its owner - here is a winner!

You can also try option with colored snakes, for example, make them red or yellow. Perhaps even blue. But these are still the exceptions.Most snakes are depicted as green or black.

Some underwear connoisseurs go further. Medusa is depicted with a body covered with scales, like snakes on her head. In this case, the meaning of the tattoo will be similar in interpretation to the "mermaid" symbol.

Often guys do not forget about the body of the Gorgon and "pierce" tattoos with appetizing female forms. She is portrayed nude or in sexy underwear.

Of the most peaceful details in the plots, the following can be noted: the image next to the monstrous beauty of birds and flowers. Most often they are crows. And the flowers can be in full bloom or in buds, of any type and color.

Thorns are optional. Even one flower will be able to emphasize the two-faced feelings that arise when looking at the Gorgon.

The scale of the tattoo directly depends on the place where the picture is supposed to be filled. For example, a small tattoo looks harmonious on the chest or lower leg, but on the back it is permissible to make a plot on a large scale.

Such a drawing is recommended by the master to be imprinted on large areas of the body. This brings out all of its exotic beauty, displaying spectacular details.

A small image will not allow you to convey all the realism of the plot. In addition, piercing gaze is difficult to convey on a small scale. Still, some prefer a purely symbolic image. It is perceived as a talisman, not a body jewelry. It is applied to the wrist or hand. On the hand, they are not too conspicuous. This is especially important for people serving in government agencies or where it is undesirable, if not strictly prohibited, to demonstrate a tattooed body.

Most often, a tattoo with the face of a Gorgon is stuffed on the shoulder.... But brave and open personalities can afford to "stuff" it right on the chest, leg, apply a plot on the whole back or decorate the side, lower abdomen. On the belly of women, the pattern often passes into the groin, to the intimate zone.

Women's tattoos with a dangerous heroine of ancient myth are usually modest in size. Located on the shoulder, side, thigh.

Men's tattoos are large in scale... Guys do not hesitate to wear such tattoos for show. On the contrary, they are demonstratively paraded, to evaluate the man-made plot by others. Therefore, they choose open parts of the body, where the drawing will look especially impressive.

Often occurs tattooed sleevewhen the whole arm is clogged with a pattern, from the neck to the hand. Also, men are often asked to immortalize the frightening image of the Gorgon on the forearm and calf.

Composition of several serpentine heads. An amazing body painting.

Gorgon tattoo with a crown on his head. It can be of different designs, even with skulls.

Medusa the Gorgon with ethnic patterns on a haughty face.

Gorgon with glasses. The idea of ​​a tattoo is that if you don't want to frighten others, it will be a manifestation of hidden deceit. Or the fact that behind the cunning lies the desire to love.

Necklace on the head or jewelry on the neck.

A mythical creature in a beautifully designed cameo style frame.

The inscription under the tattoo. A phrase in any language that carries its own specific meaning in each case.

A gorgon weeping tears of blood.