Eagle Tattoos

There are so many reasons behind a choosing of a tattoo whether it's animal figures, nude women or pin up girls and all of these are popular. A particularly popular choice for getting a tattoo of an animal is to get an eagle. These are popular among many for a lot of reasons. The eagle is incredibly symbolic, not just to American culture, but also has meaning among the Norse and Greek mythology. That isn't all that has meaning - tattoo positioning and background mean a great deal also: what your eagle is doing while it's there on your skin means just as much as the bird itself. There are numerous designs and plenty of variations to suit one's yearn for ink, and it is this alone that makes eagle tattoos so popular among those that have them.

In American culture, the eagle is the symbol of our nation at large. The soaring wingspan represents the freedom of the open air and the breaking away of invisible chains. There are a lot of eagle tattoos coupled with one version or another of the American flag. Native Americans also hold the eagle in high regard as a wise and powerful creature capable of harboring the spirits of our ancestors and guiding us towards peace. These things make an eagle tattoo both popular among soldier and those with Native American roots, and also those who enjoy the freedom of the road - the eagle tattoo is popular among bikers and veterans of war as well.

Eagle Tattoos

Eagle Tattoos

Eagle Tattoos

Eagle Tattoos

Eagle Tattoos

Eagle Tattoos

Eagle Tattoos

Eagle Tattoos

Eagle Tattoos

Eagle Tattoos

Eagle Tattoos

Eagle Tattoos

Just like any other animal, the eagle has its roots elsewhere. In Norse mythology, the eagle represents wisdom and light, often associated with Odin. This also holds true for Greek mythology, the eagle being an emblem of strength and power, a living manifestation of Zeus himself. Flags and shields have carried the eagle for luck and power and many coat of arms contain this majestic fowl. All through out history the eagle has been a symbol of power and military strength, wisdom and freedom's flight.

There are many flash tattoo pieces containing the eagle. Many are coupled with flags and other patriotic symbols, some are simple tribal pieces of just an eagles snowy white cap. Either way, that isn't the only options. Some tattooists are so skilled that you can get a piece that looks like a living bird, in just about any position that you want. These positions are important too. If you have an eagle crouched it means you believe that you are about to take off in your life and you've got important things to do. If his wings are open wide and he is already flying, it symbolizes that you are a free spirit and already on your way to doing great things.

The popularity of the eagle tattoo is quite immense, even as a niche piece. Soldiers, Native Americans, Spiritualists and warriors have all been known to get in on this action, even though it's a rare piece on women. More importantly than it's popularity, the eagle has a special way of tying people together who would otherwise not have anything in common. The young Native American seeking his roots can tell his story with the grizzled old veteran who spent years fighting for his country without question, and the two shall meet in twain and grow together. Perhaps it is the wisdom of the eagle that allows this.