All about the Olive Branch tattoo

People sometimes decorate their bodies with different tattoos without going into the meaning of the images. But sometimes wearable drawings can carry a rather powerful and deep message. Below we will figure out what a tattoo with an image of an olive tree branch means and who it suits.

The olive branch looks very aesthetically pleasing due to its grace and beauty, for this reason, many people put its image on their body as a tattoo, and this applies to both men and girls. However, such a tattoo is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also carries a certain message.

To begin with, it is worth saying that since ancient times people have paid great attention to the olive tree, because it is distinguished by its longevity and can live for about a hundred years or even more.

This tree was of particular importance in the culture of Ancient Greece. After the first Olympic Games, those who managed to win were presented with a wreath of olive branches. Such a wreath was considered the highest award for a real winner, and therefore the olive branch symbolizes for many:

• victory;
• Justice;
• honesty;
• nobility;
• pride;
• the ability to adequately overcome life obstacles;
• purposefulness.

In Greek mythology, the olive tree also has a special place. If the legends are to be believed, Athena vied with Poseidon for power over Athens for a long time. The god of the seas and oceans decided to build a well on this territory, and Athena planted the first olive tree next to him.The rest of the deities that appreciated the gifts of Athena and Poseidon decided that the gift of the goddess was better, and therefore this territory began to belong to her.

The olive tree is also mentioned in the Bible. There you can often find the image of a dove holding an olive branch in its beak. For Christians, this image means peace, friendliness and harmony. In addition, it is believed that the olive tree accompanied Christ throughout his life, and therefore the branch of this tree for many symbolizes faith.

In ancient times, people often presented an olive branch along with a bunch of wool, which signified seriousness of intentions, sincerity and benevolence.

The tattoo, which depicts an olive branch, is suitable for both girls and men. However, the fair sex choose this image a little more often than men. The latter prefer to put drawings on their bodies that more clearly emphasize their strength and courage.

Tattoos depicting an olive branch are most often performed in such a style solution as realism. Usually these are uncomplicated drawings, distinguished by their naturalism and simplicity. In this case, the drawing can be either monochrome or made in color.

The minimalism style will also be very appropriate here. Such tattoos look very laconic and discreet on female bodies, but at the same time they look very impressive.

A stylistic solution like watercolor is also suitable for a tattoo with an olive branch. These underwear patterns look quite gentle and colorful, and also differ in the softness of the transitions between shades. They usually look like they were actually painted onto the skin with watercolors.

The composition of such tattoos can also vary.

• Most often, people give preference to drawings where an olive branch is depicted without any additional elements. Moreover, it can be empty, that is, with only one leaves, and maybe with berries, which will symbolize fertility and prosperity.
• A tattoo with olive branches folded into a wreath will symbolize victory, pride, justice and determination of its owner or possessor. This version, which depicts two crossed branches of an olive tree, also looks very interesting and beautiful.
• The same can be said about the wearable image, where there is a pigeon holding a branch in its beak or paws. This drawing is also interpreted positively, it symbolizes goodness, peacefulness, the desire for harmony with oneself and with other people.
• Often, such tattoos are complemented by a variety of inscriptions, which can slightly expand the meaning of the tattoo or enhance it. What message the inscription will carry depends only on the person. Usually, tattoos with images of an olive tree are complemented by inscriptions that mean something positive and light.

A tattoo with an olive tree branch can be located on any part of the body. Usually this does not affect the interpretation of the meaning of the body image and depends only on the preferences of the person himself.

As a rule, such tattoos do not differ in scale. For this reason, they are often placed in the collarbone region, on the arm in the wrist region, on the ribs, neck and shoulder blades. Tattoos located in these areas look neat and laconic, in addition, they are easy to hide under clothes from prying eyes.

There are many beautiful sketches of tattoos featuring an olive twig.

• For example, here are the colored versions of such a tattoo.

• Monochrome images, for all their simplicity, look very elegant and harmonious.

• Interesting options for those who want to have a tattoo with the image of an olive branch and a dove on their body.