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Friday Feb 17, 2006
Earth Angel
One of the most popular of all tattoo designs, an angel tattoo represents faith, and a gentle, benevolent form of spirituality.
Not just a Christian phenomenon, stories about angels also figure prominently in the Islamic and Jewish faiths as well.
An angel tattoo is also often used as a symbol for a loved one who has past away. From the Greek word for ‘messenger’, the angel represents the link between heaven and earth. This idea of a spiritual connection to the souls of those no longer on earth makes a poignant expression of both loss and remembrance.
Images of angels range from naked babies with wings, to avengers of evil complete with multiple sets of wings, and intimidating stances.
The Roman god, Cupid, is often confused with angels. Though a positive image as well, Cupid is a much more mischievous and merry personage. He represents our lack of power over the grand forces of love.
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angels or moreto the point archAngels are figured prominently within some wiccan taooing as well celtic cutlurests also go there.
Posted by: mitno at February 18, 2006 9:07 AM
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