Tiger Tattoos
Tiger is king of wild. Their appearance is one of beauty, while their strength is violent and dangerous, making tiger tattoos an eye catching subject. It is one of the most powerful animals in existence. The appearance of a tiger in a dream may signal that new power or passion may awaken within you.
Most of people believe that tigers are common protective guards outside of buildings and houses. Many cultures view the tiger as an animal that is on top of the world. In India, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, China and Japan view the tiger as a source of protection.
In China, in an effort to protect the babies pictures of tigers were posted on the walls of pregnant women's rooms and many would carry tiger charms to help keep evil away. Tiger's position is similar to Lion for the power in the Europe.
Tiger got nick name as 'King of the Animals' from Koreans people. In India the god Shiva is depicted wearing a tiger skin and riding a tiger. Shamanism links tigers to power and strength and also to passion and sensuality. Symbol of power and strength is nothing but tiger.
The tiger tattto is the one of the most popular tattoo in the animal tattoo. The tiger can be a symbol of life and death, evil and evil's senseless or destructive power. In China, tiger images are used as charms to ward off evil. Stone tigers are common protective guards outside of buildings and houses.
Tigers are powerful but they are beautiful also that make for a remarkable tattoo design. The reason behind the popularity of tiger is that its black and orange and accents of white colors that the tiger possesses create for distinct art.
Some Asian cultures have stories about weretigers, people that can change themselves into tigers, much like the werewolves seen in horror movies. According to their legends, the Tibetans and Na-hsi of the Yunnan province in China have descended from tigers. The Na-hsi gives tiger figures to boys and girls at their coming-of-age ceremonies and also to newly wed couples.
Here you can find the collection of tiger tattoo designs and pictures.
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