THINKING ABOUT GREEK MYTHOLOGY TATTOOS? SOME GREAT IDEAS

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The Ancient Greek culture developed one of the most interesting pantheons of gods in the history of Europe, and its influence was such that even the Romans took these deities as references. These Greek influences have reached our days, although the religion on which these icons were based has already disappeared. Now, mythology is known more as a cultural and aesthetic trend, on which people like to comment and inspire their looks.

Here we will get to know more about Greek mythology and also about which are the most famous Greek gods and goddesses for getting a tattoo. If you want to learn more about Greek antique culture and its meaning, keep reading this post.

MOST POPULAR GREEK GODS AND GODDESSES FOR TATTOOS

Now we will present a short list of the most famous Greek gods and goddesses for tattoos. If you are thinking about Greek mythology tattoos, here are some great ideas:

God Zeus

He is the sky and thunder god, apart from being the ruler as king of the gods of Mount Olympus. Son of Cronos and Rea, husband of Hera, and brother of Poseidon and Hades, he is the father of many gods and goddesses such as Ares, Atenea, Hermes, and Apollo. For the same reason that he is the king of the gods, many people choose to get a Zeus tattoo because he symbolizes power and wisdom.

Poseidon

He is one of the Twelve Olympians in ancient Greek religion and mythology, being also the god of the sea, storms, horses, and earthquakes. His parents were Cronos and Rea and, as we already said, he is the brother of Zeus. In Roman culture, he is known as Neptune.

The meaning of the Poseidon tattoos that people get representing him is usually related to the sea, Poseidon is the one that takes care of them in the water. Moreover, the trident is a symbol that denotes harmony in mind, body, and spirit, but also represents the past, the present, and the future.

Hera

She is the goddess of marriage, childbirth, women, and family. Hera, ruler of Mount Olympus as queen of the gods, is also the sister and wife of Zeus, but also one of the Twelve Olympians. If you want to get a tattoo that symbolizes marriage, childbirth, or femininity, the best choice is a Hera tattoo.

Athena

She is an ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, also associated with warfare, and handicraft. She is usually shown wearing a helmet and holding a spear among other symbols such as olive trees, snakes, or owls. Known as Minerva by the Roman culture, Athena is one of the most venerated goddesses, being a symbol of reason, knowledge, and war and peace strategies. Donā€™t hesitate about getting an Athena tattoo if you want to represent in your body one of these values!

Apollo

Another good option is an Apollo tattoo. He is one of the multiple sons of Zeus and he is usually represented as a young, athletic and handsome male accompanied by symbols such as a laurel crown, a bow or an arrow. If you want to represent art, prophecies and knowledge in your next tattoo, then Apollo is the best option!

Aphrodite

This Greek goddess is one of the daughters of Zeus, and she is usually represented by a naked woman surrounded by roses and seashells. When people get an Aphrodite tattoo they usually want to symbolize love, beauty, desire, and pleasure.

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AWESOME GREEK MYTHOLOGY TATTOOS

Now that we already have seen the most famous Greek gods and goddesses of which we can get a tattoo, we want to highlight that a representation of these is not the only option. Another option for Greek mythology tattoos, which are not Greek god tattoos, is to get a typographical design or a smaller tattoo. Here you have some options from which you can choose.

Greek mythology small tattoos

If you do not want to get a big tattoo with the exact figure of a god, you can also choose to get a one-line tattoo with a small mythology symbol. There are Greek mythology symbols for values such as love or honor, but also for the planets or the gods. If you want a small tattoo that does not attract much attention, this is your kind of tattoo!

Tattoos with ancient Greek letters

If you want a discrete tattoo, you can also get a phrase in Greek with the ancient alphabet. Some of the phrases that you can get are these:

  • ā€œĪ”ĪµĪ½ Ī¾Ī­ĻĻ‰ Ļ„ĪÆĻ€ĪæĻ„Ī± Ī¾Ī­ĻĪµĻ„Īµ Ļ„Īæ Ī³ĪµĪ³ĪæĪ½ĻŒĻ‚ Ļ„Ī·Ļ‚ Ī¬Ī³Ī½ĪæĪ¹Ī±Ļ‚ Ī¼ĪæĻ…ā€ (I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance ā€“ Socrates),
  • ā€œĪšĪ±Ī»Ī¬ Ī¾ĪµĪŗĪÆĪ½Ī·ĻƒĪµ Ļ„Īæ Ī¼Ī¹ĻƒĻŒ Ī³ĪÆĪ½ĪµĪ¹ā€ (Well begun is half done ā€“ Aristotle)
  • Or ā€œĪ“ĪµĪ½Ī½Ī±Ī¹ĻŒĻ„Ī·Ļ„Ī± ĪµĪÆĪ½Ī±Ī¹ Ī½Ī± Ī¾Ī­ĻĪµĻ„Īµ Ļ„Ī¹ Ī“ĪµĪ½ Ļ€ĻĪ­Ļ€ĪµĪ¹ Ī½Ī± Ļ†ĪæĪ²ĪæĻĪ½Ļ„Ī±Ī¹ā€ (Courage is knowing what not to fear ā€“ Plato).

Tattoos with significant monuments in Greek ancient culture

If you are a fan of Greek architecture and history, you can also get a tattoo with a Greek ancient monument or building. Some of the most famous monuments are the Acropolis of Athens, the Minoan Palace of Knossos, the Fortress of Nafplion or Mount Olympus, among many others.

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GREEK MYTHOLOGY TATTOO SLEEVE IDEAS

If you are the kind of person that loves big tattoo designs, then the best option for you is to get a sleeve tattoo with a Greek mythology god or scene. These are the kind of tattoos that have a lot of details and shadows.

If you want a tattoo like this, you will have to take into account that they take more than one session and a lot of pain, but the result is worth it!

GREEK MYTHOLOGY TATTOOS DESIGNS AND MEANING

As you have seen, there are multiple reasons to get mythology tattoo designs, as these kinds of tattoos have a cool aesthetic and also seem mysterious to many people. If you are also interested in Greek mythology, this is your kind of tattoo.

For hundreds of years, Greek mythology has inspired art, from literature to paintings. Tattoos of Greek mythology, no matter if it is about a god, a quote, or just an ancient Greek building; will probably have a significant meaning related to love, fear, beauty, or bravery.

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