Tattoo Raven

One of the most common motifs for tattooing is the image of a raven. This image has quite deep meaning and symbolism, as in many peoples carries a certain aura of mysticism and magic.

The meaning of the raven tattoo

The semantic load of the symbol of the raven in many things depends on the traditional representations of one or another people. Also it is important the plot in which the bird is depicted on the tattoo, as well as the presence of additional elements in the picture.

Most often a raven is used on a tattoo stylized as a Celtic engraving. In Celtic legends, ravens were companions of the goddess of war and death. These birds were attributed the ability to foretell the future and even influence human destinies.

In Scandinavia, a pair of huge ravens accompanied Odin – they helped the god to see everything that happens in the world. The Slavs also considered these birds a symbol of wisdom and eternal life, but at their sight people were in awe. The same could not be said about the superstitions of the Greeks and Romans – they believed that ravens can attract good luck and be a harbinger of a bright future. And in Eastern countries, ravens were considered symbols of love and fidelity, as well as home.

The symbolism of the raven as a tattoo is as follows:

  • If in addition to the raven on the tattoo there is also a skull, then such a drawing is interpreted so – remember about death and appreciate every moment. Sometimes the tattoo of a raven sitting on top of the skull is considered a symbol of victory over the enemy, both external and internal;
  • The plot tattoo, where a raven and a wolf are depicted, can be called an amulet, carrying the power;
  • If the raven holds the key or sits next to him, then this tattoo indicates the presence of some secret knowledge of the owner, or that he is not going to share his secrets with others;
  • You can often see a raven with a clock – this tattoo is a reminder of the frantic pace of life, so you should not waste your time on little things.

Speaking more briefly, the raven tattoo will suit proud, loyal and wise people. Also it can be put on the body of those who are distinguished by a sharp mind and good memory. Patience, perspicacity, craving for mysticism – all this can symbolize the tattoo of a raven.

Styles of the raven tattoo

Styles of creating sketches for tattoos are many. As for the image of a raven specifically on the body, the most common styles used are:

  • Realism;
  • Greywash;
  • Old-school;
  • Linework;
  • New-school;
  • Dotwork and so on.

Places to apply the raven tattoo

Tattoo with the image of a raven is considered universal, that is, it can be worn on the body, both men and women. However, the places for the placement of the naked picture can be chosen differently.

Men prefer to apply the tattoo with crows in prominent places – this arm, calves, chest, neck or back. In this case, such tattoos differ in scale and the abundance of additional elements (skulls, knives, watches and the like).

As for the placement of the female tattoo with a raven, most often the fair sex choose the back (shoulder blade area) or thigh. Less often, such a tattoo is applied to the forearm or ankle. Ladies, wishing to shock society, may decide to tattoo with a raven, printed on the area of the neck and cleavage.