Roaring Lion Tattoo

Posted on October 5, 2009
Filed Under Before You Decide, Tattoo Meanings

The Lion is the “King of beasts,” its roars are certainly loud can be heard from many miles. A roaring lion tattoo designs are extremely popular among animal tattoos and are very impressive to look at. The Lion is considered to symbolize intellect, nobility, generosity, valor, justice, pride, triumph, watchfulness and courage.

The Lion has a deep symbolism and is found in all the cultures. In the African and Asian folklore the Lion is a symbol of supreme divine power, strength and authority; the sun and fire. African people perceive image of a Lion as an embodiment of the supernatural spirit of dead ancestor who is now the patron or the totem. It is both Creator and Destructor.

Chinese Lion is one of the four animals that personify the idea of power. Ancient Greeks ascribed strength to the Lion as the first and foremost its quality: Heracles was called as strong as a lion.

In Christianity the Lion is an emblem of Jesus Christ and many saints for instance Mark, Geronimo, Ignatius, Adrian and other. In Buddhism the Lion stands for such personal traits as courage, nobility and permanency. It is believed to bring good luck.

A very special meaning has the image of the Lioness: it symbolizes maternity being attribute of many goddesses of maternity and at the same time it embodies voluptuousness.

You can often come across the image of lion in heraldry and emblems of a considerable number of peoples. In heraldry the Lion symbolizes firmness, strength of mind, calmness and wisdom. In the folk medicine and witchcraft the Lion is a symbol of good health and spirit of life.

There are various representations of the Lion in tattoo art. Some people choose to get lion tribal tattoos whereas others prefer the beast to be depicted in its natural habitat.

The pose of a Lion adds much to the meaning of your tattoo. A quiet Lion suggests confidence, calm force. A roaring Lion discloses your desire to execute power over what is happening in your life. The Lion in a battle shows your readiness to fight for that you believe in. The Lion coupled with a calmer animal, for instance a lamb, means your longing for peace.

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