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The stingray is an amazing fish. It looks quite aesthetically pleasing and majestic. It is for this reason that people increasingly depict her on their bodies as a tattoo. You should know what such a tattoo means.

The fashion for the image of different marine life came from Polynesia, which combines many states. It is Polynesia that is the birthplace of tattoo art. In ancient times, tattoos were applied not so much for aesthetics as for protection. Thus, people, as a rule, tried to attract help from the gods and higher powers, hoping for their favor.

Currently, about 300 species of stingrays live in the seas and oceans. They differ from each other in color, size and some biological features, however, the body structure is similar in all species. Interestingly, many species of stingrays have the ability to slow down the heart rate up to 15 times per minute, as well as change color depending on the circumstances - all this helps them to protect themselves from enemies.

However, the stingray is a harmless animal that does not tend to react aggressively to people traveling through the underwater world. For this reason, it is believed that the stingray is the personification of peacefulness, sociability, and a friendly attitude.

The image of this aquatic inhabitant, depicted on the human body, can be interpreted in a slightly different way. It depends on the plot features of the tattoo. So, a stingray tattoo can also symbolize strength, emphasize the leadership qualities of a person who is the bearer of the picture on his body.

Stingrays are not aggressive, but they have such a protective mechanism as an electric discharge. They can paralyze the enemy or even kill them. However, stingrays use this protective mechanism only in cases where they are really in danger. For this reason, the image of this fish is interpreted as the personification of wisdom, poise, calmness, prudence, as well as the ability to stand up for oneself.

A stingray tattoo in some cases can mean strength, the ability to endure all kinds of difficulties and overcome them, as well as determination. A tattoo with this kind of images is suitable for both girls and men. For both those, and for others, it carries only a positive message, and sometimes it can serve as a strong amulet.

There are many types of stingray tattoos. They can be made in a variety of styles. It can also be such a stylistic solution as realism, which is characterized by detail and stylization. The choice of style depends only on the master and on the preferences of his client.

For people who want to get themselves a stingray-shaped amulet tattoo, an image in the Polynesian style, which can rightfully be considered native to this image, is best suited. The Polynesians, depicting a stingray on their bodies, sincerely believed that such a drawing would provide them with full protection from unclean forces, evil thoughts and other negativity. Such a tattoo had the following features: its upper part was viewed as a magnet for positive energy, the fins of the stingray were viewed as something that could sense danger and prevent it. In the central part of such a tattoo, an image of a flower was placed, which was considered a personal symbol of the owner of the tattoo.

Of particular importance is such a tattoo variation as a stingray with a long tail. In ancient times, the tail of a stingray was actively used by people who lived on the Pacific coast to create arrowheads. Such an arrow subsequently became a rather powerful weapon, the reason for which was not only the presence of notches on its tip, but also the stingray poison remaining on it, which could cause great damage to the enemy. For this reason, a stingray tattoo with a long tail symbolizes strength, endurance, invulnerability and the ability to fight back if necessary.

As a rule, such tattoos depict a sea devil - this is how the manta ray is called. This creature looks really creepy and terrifying. It has a long and pointed tail; it can be about 9 m wide and weigh up to 3 tons.

For those who wish to emphasize their leadership qualities and strength, it is recommended to depict a "in flight" stingray pattern on their body. These marine inhabitants have the ability to make jumps, the height of which can reach 3 m. As a rule, such jumps are made by the leader of the pack, who has the goal of giving one or another signal to his other relatives.

A tattoo depicting a marine life such as a stingray can be done on almost any part of the body. This can be the back, arm, wrist, thigh, shoulder blades, calves, chest, or other areas.The preferences of the future owner of the tattoo, as well as the scale of the image itself, play an important role.

If the pattern is large, then it is best to place it in the area of ​​the back, chest or forearm. The latter option, by the way, is the most preferable for most people, because the process of applying a tattoo in this place is the least painful.

For small tattoos, almost any place on the body is suitable. Such images look very neat and discreet. Usually, such drawings are applied by people who do not want to attract too much attention from outsiders.

There are many beautiful sketches for stingray tattoos.

• For example, a tattoo-amulet, made in the Polynesian style.

• There are also stylized versions of such a pattern. They can be made in both color and black and white format.

• There is a variant of a tattoo with a plot. These images look best on those parts of the body that have the largest skin area.