Gothic Tattoos
Gothic tattoo designs are usually gotten by people who have an appreciation for the darker side of life. While this may seem odd to some people, it is really not that unusual. Since the dawn of time, mankind has shown a healthy curiosity for the cycle of life and death. Man has always wondered what happens to the soul after death and have developed symbols that embodied these curiosity. Gothic tattoos can have a variety of different elements, but there is a strong thread of themes that most have in common. A common element in Gothic tattoos is the iron cross.
These element is easily recognizable by its beveled edges and medieval look. The iron cross that is used in Gothic tattoos are usually modeled after the ones that used to be of metal during the middle ages. Another common element in Gothic tattoos is the use of the pentagram. The pentagram is a five pointed star that is often associated with Lucifer and evil if its displayed upside down. The pentagram when shown right-side up is associated with the four elements of creation. Other elements that may be woven in a Gothic tattoo include ravens, crows, skulls and grave stones. |
