Dagger Tattoos
Dagger tattoos is often the symbol of deep sacrifice, toughness and protection. It has been used for hundreds of years among soldiers to show that they are willing to sacrifice themselves for their country and their cause. The dagger tattoo has gotten this meaning over the years due to that fact that daggers were often used for both animal and human sacrifices. The vast majority of dagger tattoo designs show the blades piercing an important symbol. They are usually portrayed being stuck in a heart, skull and sometimes a stone.
A design that shows a dagger piercing a heart is supposed to be symbolic of lost love, or the pain of some great betrayal. It has also been used as a symbol for the rejection of anything to do with romantic love or matters of the heart. Dagger tattoos can also be shown by themselves. These tattoos show the dagger piercing the skin or merely laying on top of the skin. Dagger tattoos like this are often very intricate and can make some very beautiful tattoos. This is especially true if the blade is curved and the handle is adorned with various jewels. Many elaborate designs include other elements such as flames, scorpions or skeletons. |
