Shield tattoo

Modern tattoo has become a part of body art, it is the application of a permanent pattern to the body. In the distant past, images on the skin were of a purely practical nature. With their help, they designated social, tribal, religious affiliation, symbols had a sacred meaning. This article will focus on the shield tattoo.

The "Shield" tattoo has a very broad interpretation, but first of all it is a symbol of a warrior - a person, strong in spirit, possessing courage and perseverance, physically strong, capable and organized. After all, a warrior, unlike a soldier, is not a title, it is a state of mind. At one time, the shield played the role of not only a means of protection, in the hands of an experienced fighter it was a terrible weapon. There are other meanings of tattoos as well.

• Force - internal and external, readiness to defend the interests of their own and those of those close to them, to defend everything that is dear, at any cost.

• Persistence - perseverance in achieving the goal, the ability to withstand any troubles and hardships, readiness to retaliate when needed. Such warriors never retreated onto the battlefield.

• Wrestling - overcoming any obstacles in its path, the absence of fear of being defeated, which often brings down strong in body, but weak in spirit people.

The shield image gives them a sense of protection. In addition, such a drawing can mean professional belonging to the armed forces.

Perun's shield is precisely a sacred symbol.But only those who have courage and nobility, who are accustomed to taking responsibility for others, for whom the words “honor”, ​​“loyalty” and “devotion” are not an empty phrase, will receive the protection of higher powers. Otherwise, it is just a drawing. The image can become a symbol of goodness, but sometimes it means the opposite side. It all depends on the entourage and the meaning put into the sketch.

Many sketches are accompanied by the inscription "For Freedom". This motto is perceived both literally and figuratively - the owner can invest in it such concepts as:

• laziness and desire to get away from difficulties and responsibilities;

• freedom from obligations to loved ones, friends, duty.

Most often, the inscriptions are made in English, so you need to know exactly what it is about so as not to get into an awkward situation with the motto. In such cases, the meaning of the text can mean something completely different than the owner wants to convey to others.

Slavic, Spartan, Scandinavian styles are often used in sketches. For example, you can see a drawing of a Spartan wearing a helmet with a sword and shield. The warriors of Sparta did not know fear, did not know captivity and defeat. Or victory, or death - "With a shield or on a shield." The shield of Achilles from the Iliad is popular.

Scandinavian and Slavic themes are visible in additional elements - swords, axes, runes, helmets. In other versions, angels are depicted in battle armor with a sword and shield. The sketches of the crusaders on horseback and with full weapons look very impressive. Equally beautiful are the drawings of the Valkyries with shields and mottos on them. There are such images as the shield of Captain America or the coat of arms of the computer games World of Warcraft. You can see armored bears with shields, lions, or other large predators.

The magic of the shield, its sacred powers are manifested while observing a special approach to the choice of the place of tattooing. In this case, not only aesthetic perception is important, but also the strength of protective properties. For example, you cannot apply Perun's shield on parts of the body below the waist. A tattoo in the Scandinavian direction looks, of course, spectacular on the calf muscle, but it remains just a decoration. According to the laws of the ancient priests, such symbols should be located closer to the head:

• neck, shoulder blades;

• upper back and chest;

• shoulder, forearm, sleeves, wrists.

To determine more precisely the place of the future tattoo, you need to consult with the master and compare the dimensions of the selected sketch with the most suitable places. A minimalist tattoo will look the most harmonious on the wrist. Places for voluminous compositions - on the shoulder, arm, back, chest.

Beautiful sketches of shields with an inscription do not always indicate noble impulses.

But the shields of Captain America are more likely to belong to the segment of teenagers, maybe athletes, for example, in freestyle.

Shields with a cross are a reminder of the era of the crusaders who belonged to the warlike monks. But we must remember that the crusaders are not only faith, they are cruelty and a constant readiness to kill, so you need to be careful with such images.

The stylized image of a shield with a lion's face in the center looks great.

The border guard's shield is a symbol of belonging to a particular branch of the army.