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Tuesday Jan 10, 2006
Jessica Lund on Egyptian Tattoos
In this series, Jessica Lund explores some of the countries and cultures where the most striking or popular tattoo images originated
Egyptian Tattoos
The Ankh is the most familiar Egyptian tattoo in Western culture. Associated with Egyptian god of healing, Imkotep, the ankh is also known as the key of life. The ankh represents eternal life, sexual union and sometimes refers to Jesus Christ (with respect to the Christian idea of eternal life).
The next most popular Egyptian tattoo is the eye of Horus. The eye is used as a protection talisman, and a charm for good health.
A less common, but still familiar Egyptian symbol is the Sphinx. Representing the mystery of our existence, the Sphinx stands for riddles and wisdom.
In general, Egyptian tattoos stand for ancient knowledge and buried secrets. The style of these tattoos often resembles hieroglyphics. Egyptian themed tattoos however, are inked in all different styles.
Comments
wow what a great looking tattoo.. I want one just like it
Posted by: kt at January 10, 2006 07:11 PM
I love the eyes on that tattoo ... that is great!!!
Posted by: Tarah at January 10, 2006 10:18 PM
Amazing detail. Looks great
Posted by: Peggy at January 14, 2006 11:32 AM
Very interesting! I liked it! Boy will Gnome unconditionally: http://www.boston.com/ , Good, Astonishing, Bad nothing comparative to Astonishing Chair will Table unconditionally , Industrious, Collective, Green nothing comparative to Full Faithful, Greedy, Bad nothing comparative to Full
Posted by: Andrew Miller at January 30, 2006 12:17 PM
Hi,
I just wanted to say that I have been looking on the Internet for some time now at different egyptian tattoo's and yours is the most amazing one I've ever seen! I absolutely love it! Great quality and different from the norm. How'd you get the idea? I would like a "different" one that is not like everyone elses.
Posted by: Jessica at February 9, 2006 02:56 PM
excellent ink work those eyes! How did the work?
Posted by: SunRA at February 27, 2006 01:19 AM
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