Mayan tattoo

The Maya were an ancient civilization that emerged around 2600 BC. NS. The Maya were a people with a unique culture. Their works of art and writing have become popular today in the form of tattoos.

The Mayan art that we admire today is mainly composed of ancient hieroglyphs, carved sculptures... This people had their own writing and number system. Mayan glyphs (graphic words) placed next to each other create whole sentences. Until now, some of them have been translated only approximately, since the true meaning has not been unraveled.

Maya style tattoos with glyphs usually represent the four elements: Earth, Air, Fire and Water. Sometimes spirits, gods and animals. The writing of this people has changed, so although the two characters may look different, the meaning remains the same.

The Maya were a deeply spiritual race. They have created hundreds of symbols to express their ideas and beliefs.

• The sun... No other civilization has paid more attention to the sun than the Maya. It brought these people a harvest, helped them determine the time and was considered the God of everything. Sun tattoos can symbolize enlightenment, productivity and divinity. This symbol is known as Ahau and has also been interpreted as "the light of knowledge."

• Jaguar... According to the beliefs of this people, the Jaguar ruled the underworld at night. During the day, he prowled the sky, and with the onset of dusk, he returned to the underworld. This unique symbol, when used in a tattoo, can represent divinity, power and power over everything. The Jaguar is a stealth fighter that attacks its prey under cover of darkness and cannot be defended against as it merges with its surroundings.The jaguar tattoo is a very popular symbol of leadership and self-confidence.

• Eagle... In Maya culture, he was considered a creature paving the way to a higher existence. In tattoos, it is a symbol of contemplation, helping those who would like to discover and use their inner wisdom. The eagle has long been a symbol of clarity, giving the ability to have a clear mind and a penchant for telepathy. When incorporated into a tattoo, the eagle can also symbolize power, freedom, a higher calling, and the ability to soar above others as a protector.

• Earth... The symbol was important for everyone in the tribe, because people believed that it was in the Earth that the highest power was contained. Patience is also associated with the symbol of the Earth, it can help a person become purposeful, move from inner thought to consciousness. Mother Earth is caring and extremely powerful.

• Bat. She was considered the keeper of the underworld. This symbol, although considered dark, was not associated with good and bad, as we share these concepts today. The Maya drew a subtle line between good and evil, so the bat was worshiped for both its light and dark qualities. Today, many people who choose a bat for their tattoo associate this symbol with rebirth, illusion, intuition, travel and strength.

The peoples of this era created several different calendars, each of which showed the time in a slightly different way. One of the most popular Mayan calendars used in tattoos is the Tzolkin.

Mayan tattoos are ideal for deeply religious people... Symbols and patterns can be designed as bracelets on the arms and legs, or can be used separately.

The drawings used by the Maya have long been associated with wonder and mystery. Civilization was one of the few that developed its own writing system. Many hieroglyphs have clear meanings. There are several symbols that have become very popular as tattoos for a variety of reasons.

Consider examples of tattoos that are popular.

• Mayan calendar - one of the most popular tattoos. In this case, it is applied to the back.

• Here on the chest is not just a jaguar, but man in the flesh of an animal.

• Compass, made in the style of a Mayan tattoo, can be depicted on the shoulder blade. If the drawing is larger, a chest or leg is ideal.

• Looks good on the forearm two-faced Janus.

The most popular places for tattooing in the Mayan style:

• On the hand;
• forearm;
• shoulder;
• on the foot;
• on the side;
• on the shoulder blade.

As a rule, bracelets and sleeves from patterns are drawn on the hands. On the shoulder and forearm, you can apply any symbol or a whole picture depicting the life of the tribe, the most popular activities such as hunting, games.

So, for example, a large tattoo can be made on the leg or on the side, while only a small drawing will fit on the wrist or neck. The back is a large canvas on which you can depict anything you want. A symbol of the sun, the faces of warriors, a picture of a hunt, or any other drawing that requires a lot of space is perfect here. If the master does not calculate with the dimensions, the picture can calmly spread to the sides, while the plot will be complete.