Mystical Egyptian Tattoos
Egyptian Wolf Pattern Tattoo
Even though they are an acquired taste and you have to really enjoy the subject matter, Egyptian tattoos, because of the ancient culture, offer up some fascinating images to be used as inspiration for tattoo designs.
There is important subject matter like the cat in Egyptian life, pharaohs, Isis, the eye of Isis, hieroglyphs, among many of the symbols and mythology attached to the culture that are fantastic subject matter, as far as what they look like, and in some cases, represent.
As to placement on the body, there really were no favorites, as it depended on the design someone chose.
Some people had Egyptian tattoos on their back, chest or stomach, and others on their arms and legs.
Either way, the images are unique and interesting. Whether you believe in what they represent or not, they are a subject that attracts a lot of attention because they aren't something you see every day; at least in Western countries.
- Edgar Allen Poe Tattoo Designs
Edgar Allen Poe has become more of a fascinating individual after his death than he was during his lifetime. In fact, Poe was known in his day more as a literary critic than an author, and grew in popularity as an author after his death at the... - Gothic Tattoos with Wing Designs
For those bold enough to do it, wing tattoos are a way to grab attention with what is usually, but not always, a back tattoo covering at minimum the top half of the back, and in some cases, almost the entire back. Gothic wing tattoos are different...
Cats and Egyptian Culture
Cats were a huge part of Egyptian culture, and consequently, by extension, a big part of Egyptian tattoo design as well. The design itself is fantastic and offers unique opportunities for those looking for something different to ink on their body.
Egyptian Cat Tattoo
- Evil Pumpkin Tattoos
For those who love a good horror picture and scare, there's nothing much better than an evil pumpkin or Jack-O-Lantern, whether fixed on the head of an evil creature, or possibly on a scarecrow, or other creative uses to create that tense atmosphere. - Cemetery, Graveyard Tattoos
Out of curiosity I did some research to see if there was any interest in having a graveyard or cemetery tattooed on a person, and interestingly, there was. In my mind, when the thought of a graveyard comes up, it is differentiated from a cemetery...
While simple in design, the images included with the tattoo below are a snapshot of the ancient Egyptian culture. Nicely done.
Cat, Heiroglyphs, Scarab Tattoo
- Gothic Tree Tattoos
Tree tattoos are among my favorite tattoo designs because of the many ways a tree can be designed, and the other elements you can add to it if you want to make it into a scene. Even if a tree stands alone, with only a few additions, embellishments... - Fallen Angel Tattoos
Fallen angel tattoos have basically two different ways of being expressed. First, there is the fallen angels that has no care about the circumstances they find themselves in, and, according to Christian belief, were cast out of heaven because of...
The figure in the middle of the hieroglyphs is the mythological guardian of the dead. If nothing else it's a very cool-looking image which draws attention to itself.
Egyptian Guardian of the Dead Tattoo
- Haunting American Indian Tattoos
Tattoos of American Indians cover a wide range of topics, as you can have the usual heads to a plethora of combinations, usually including feathers, animals and/or something spiritual. Almost every tattoo design for American Indians has a feel of... - Unique Rat Tattoos
Just like their real-life counterparts, a rat tattoo is something of a peculiar taste, but for those who are fans of rats, there are some that are extremely nice looking, and many that are humorous, based on the caricature rats can be used as. ... - Vampire Tattoos
Vampires continue to be a fascinating theme to a lot of people, and as always, if people like something, they end up getting it tattooed on their body if they're into tattooing. Surprisingly, there are a lot of styles of vampire tattoos, with...
This is probably my favorite of the Egyptian tattoos, as it seems to capture what one would imagine a guardian of the dead would look like. Amazing design.
Guardian of the Dead Head Tattoo
- Extraordinary Bio-Organic, Mechanical Tattoos
For a time the bio-mechanical and bio-organic tattoo theme was one of the most popular, and they still continue to be an attractive choice for those wanting to put something unique on their body. I'm including the two styles for the purpose of... - Cool Goth Tattoos
The Gothic lifestyle is a fascinating one to me, and overall it's really undefinable, although much of the purpose is to startle and grab attention through clothes and themes the participants wear and engage in. With tattoos the purpose is the...
Isis was worshipped as a goddess in ancient Egypt, but also had a significant following and many believers spread across the Greco-Roman world as well. The tattoo has beautiful colors.
Isis Tattoo
- Moon Tattoo Playfulness
Moon tattoos are great because they work with so many other themes. You can use the moon alone, with animals, stars, the sun, and fantasy characters, to name a few, and they all look great. Another very popular combination is the use of the sun... - Cool Snake Tattoo Designs
Snake tattoos are very exciting, as the texture of the snake, its shape, and the ease of combining in with numerous other themes lends itself to great subject matter to have inked on your body. One surprising thing for me was to discover how...
The imagery and design is extraordinary below. I like the dark color on the guardians of the dead, and what appears to be light emanating from the "Eye of Horus" at the top if the design. Fantastic.
Full Back Egyptian Tattoo
- Hair Tattoo Designs
Technically hair tattoos really aren't tattoos, as they have nothing to do with ink, although they do have a similar characteristic with temporary tattoos in that they are meant to be a work of art employed for a short period of time. Hair tattoos... - Libra Tattoo Meanings and Designs
Some followers or adherents of Libra in the Zodiac choose to have the symbol associated with the sign as a tattoo. The symbol for the astrological sign Libra is scales, which absence any human or animal image, is the only sign of the zodiac that...
I won't go over Egyptian meaning again with the tattoo below. I just like it for its overall image, design lines.
Unique Egyptian Tattoo
- Fire and Flame Tattoos
Tattoos incorporating fire or flame into the design look fantastic, and with the occasional exception, are part of a combination of tattoo themes, rather than a standalone image of fire. But even on those occasions, the tattoo is designed in such... - Claw Tattoo Designs
Claw tattoo designs are a niche category that has many adherents and fans, especially among males, who like to express the power associated with the claw in a way that shows them breaking free of and through resistance. This is usually expressed...
The meaning of the symbol in the middle of the tattoo is the ankh, or otherwise known as the "key of life." It's still important to people today, and is seen in numerous places. The detail of the tattoo is amazing and full of meaning.
Egyptian Chest Tattoo with Ankh Centerpiece
- Cow Skull Tattoo Designs
One of the more memorial objects in the minds of people envisioning the old west is that of cow skulls scattered among the plains or desert. Many of these were the result of droughts where cattle had trouble finding water, or of tough cattle... - Skull Wearing Hat Tattoo Designs
Tattoos of skulls wearing hats are awesome, and include a little bit of everything in the way of hats, including cowboy hats, top hats, jester and baseball hats. But it doesn't end there. While wearing a variety of hats, the skulls, for the most...
Another unique tattoo design. The eye is called the "Eye of Horus," and the other figures are also important in the ancient life of the everyday Egyptian. They are just cool as designs aside from any meanings someone may attach to them.
One of the things I discovered with Egyptian tattoos, as you can probably gather from the comments I made, is there is so much meaning behind the symbols that a book could have been written about them just to have an understanding of them.
That may appeal to some people, but for those interested in unique tattoos and standing out in the crowd, Egyptian tattoos offer something very few other inspiration does for art and tattoos.
The subject matter, as seen above, adds some very compelling designs and images which are attractive to many seeking out a way to express themselves.
