Animal tattoos, are a more popular tattoo design that one would think, and people get animal tattoos for various reasons.
Throughout time and literature, animals of varying species will symbolize different things. So, when one person gets an animal tattoo, it may mark a turning point in their life, or how that animal represents their soul.
Plus, in today’s society, animals are a big part of life. We spend millions on our pets, and many people reflect their love with tattoos of their beloved pets on their body. Some people just find a fascination with an animal species, and feel the need to have it tattooed on their body.Whereas, others may have a spiritual connection with the animal. But, in any case, animal tattoos are popular among the masses.
The more common animal tattoos include:
- Koi
- Snakes
- Frogs
- Tigers
- Horses
- Birds
- Dogs
- Cats
- Dragons
- Butterflies
Relatively similar to goldfish, the Koi is a fish that is native to China, Japan, and Korea. They are represented by brightly colored fish usually surrounded by a wave or some form of water.
Koi fish are traditionally considered lucky, which is why they tend to be a very popular tattoo. Itis said that Koi can climb waterfalls, and if they are caught, it will lie on the cutting board without waver, similar to a samurai warrior facing a sword. Based on the legend that Koi succeeded in climbing the waterfalls at Dragon Gate, on the Yellow River, and was transformed into a dragon, it became a symbol of worldy aspiration and advancement. Eventually, the fish came to be associated with masculine and positive qualities. Koi can also represent courage, the ability to attain goals, and overcomine life’s difficultie
