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Ancient cultures used tattoos to depict their bravery, Aztec and Mayan tattoos are no different. These cultures even marked their male and female offspring with images of Gods and warriors as symbols of protection
Of the myriad images that can be tattooed onto ones body,
Aztec tattoo art is one of the most popular forms. Aztec and Mayan art has fascinated generations, and today, finds itself on the bodies of people symbolizing their individual beliefs. Some of the
Aztec and
Mayan tattoos and their meanings that might interest you are:
Huitzilopochtli
The Aztec Sun God was a left handed humming bird and was known as the creator of the universe. The myth behind this Sun God is that he learned about his sister's plot to kill his mother and jumped out of his mother's womb to save her. He came out of the womb fully armed and killed his sister and his brothers and threw their heads in the sky.
His sister's head became the moon and the heads of his brothers became the stars. This is how the universe began according to the
Aztecs, and they revered this Sun God by tattooing different images on their body.
The tattoo meanings of Aztec,
Mayan tattoos and other similar tattoo designs have enthralled the population since ages.
Quetzalcoatl
This Serpent God known as Quetzalcoatl, literally means a serpent with feathers. He is accredited to being the God of weather, fertility and creativity. Quetzalcoatl is not the most powerful of the Aztec Gods but finds his way into their everyday life, thus gaining an important role in their culture and in tribal Aztec tattoos
Tezcatlipoca and The Eagle
The Tezcatlipoca was the Warrior God of the
Aztecs and is associated with many powers like wind, hurricanes and war. This God is mostly depicted with a black and yellow stripe painted across his face and a snake for his right leg. This
Aztec symbol is supposed to be a sign of afterlife. The Eagle is said to give strength to the warriors and is mostly depicted alongside the Tezcatlipoca. The eagle is a symbol of inner wisdom for the Mayans.
Aztec Tattoos can be made on any part of the body. But they are often wrist tattoos, sleeve tattoos, ribcage tattoos, etc. Celtic tattoos, tribal tattoos, etc. also can be used to make the Aztec Tattoos look different. When you are looking for Aztec Tattoos ideas, it is better to be open to ideas, so that you have a unique tattoo design. At the same time, reviewing your tattoo ideas will also help in making the tattoo look attractive and also unique.
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