WhitneyPictures of Swallow Tattoos
January 24th 2009 18:28
Swallows are pretty popular tattoos in their new school and old school versions, but for the most part a swallow is a swallow is a swallow. The main difference that you will see is the decorations around the swallow and how the swallow is colored and shaded that will really set the tattoo off.
Swallow tattoos date back to a British origin where sailors often had swallows tattooed on their chest to show off their experiences. Many believed that one swallow represented 5,000 nautical miles, where two represented 10,000 miles. And, because traveling such distances was dangerous and full of peril, it only makes since to mark such an adventure as a successful voyage.
There are many meanings of swallow tattoos, som of the more common may include freedom, hope, and a successful voyage to Heaven after death. Many feel that after death, the swallows will carry one's soul to Heaven.
Swallow tattoos date back to a British origin where sailors often had swallows tattooed on their chest to show off their experiences. Many believed that one swallow represented 5,000 nautical miles, where two represented 10,000 miles. And, because traveling such distances was dangerous and full of peril, it only makes since to mark such an adventure as a successful voyage.
There are many meanings of swallow tattoos, som of the more common may include freedom, hope, and a successful voyage to Heaven after death. Many feel that after death, the swallows will carry one's soul to Heaven.
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