The Tiger is one of the most powerful animal in the world. Known as the king of the wild, the tiger is a strong, dangerous creature that hunts animals five times the size of humans. Most people who get tiger tattoos appreciate the animal for its strength, courage, and power. Many cultures view the tiger as an animal that is on top of the world.
In many Asian countries, the tiger is thought to be a symbol of power and might, much like the Lion, in the Middle East and Europe.
In ancient China, pictures of tigers were posted on the walls of pregnant women’s rooms in an effort to protect the babies, and many would carry tiger charms to help keep evil away. Shamanism links tigers not only to power and strength, but also to passion and sensuality. They believe that if a tiger were to appear in your life or in your dreams, it may mean that new powers and passions are about to come to life before your eyes.
Feast your eyes on these cool photos of some great Tiger tattoos, for you to browse through and perhaps settle on a tiger design you like.
Tiger tattoo art can have the following symbolic meaning (besides your own):
Power and might.
Pride and beauty.
Passion and sensuality.
Cruelty and violence.
Purity and courage.
In Japan, the samurai used the tiger as an emblem, for obvious reasons.
Tiger images and statues are used to ward off evil spirits and bring luck to families and businesses.
In some cultures, tigers are believed to punish sinners.
