Horse has been the part of human’s life from the prehistoric times. No wonder, why horse animal tattoo is so popular. The image of horse was the part of many cultures. People pictured them as free spirited and strong animals. To find your perfect match we have put together the best spiritual horse tattoo designs.
Just like any other animal tattoo, horse has its symbolism and meaning. For every civilization horse had its unique meaning. This is why we will try to find out some interesting symbolism about horse tattoo.
SPIRITUAL HORSE TATTOO SYMBOLISM & MEANING
First of all, the symbolism of horse tattoo is free spirit. The owner of horse tattoo appreciates freedom and lives a free life. The tattoo also means nobility, grace, bravery, strength, power, fertility, beauty, intelligence and rebirth.
Depending on the type of horse and design of tattoo, the meaning and the symbolism of the image may differ.
Celtic horse was the symbol of Sun god and the goddess of Fertility who was the protector of horses. Flying horse Pegasus appeared in Greek mythology. It symbolized the freedom of ideas and creativity. A galloping horse is one of the most powerful and impressive tattoo to symbolize your free spirited character.
HORSE TATTOO DESIGNS
Traditional horse tattoos are realistic designs in natural colors. Similar tattoos are often completed with the details of nature like the sun, grass, flowers or sky. Therefore, realistic horse tattoos are larger than other style covering back or shoulder. Those tattoos are show stopping with their realistic look and perfection if only they are created by a professional. Modern designs of horse tattoos like watercolor, linework, tribal patterned designs and minimalistic horse tattoos can be of smaller sizes and placed on arm, wrist and foot.
Absolute winners of horse tattoos are watercolor designs that perfectly work with galloping horse image. Here the creativity of a tattoo artist may create a true masterpiece.
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