Just as the name implies, Tribal tattoos were inspired by the culture of Hawaiian, Polynesian, Indian, and many other tribes around the world, where the various shapes on bodies were used to camouflage the person from the dangers of the jungle and habitat in which they lived. Each tribal tattoo can be tailored according to the rank, family, and various statuses of the user. Tribal tattoos consist of shapes and heavy lines, which create the effect of an aggressive tattoo. Some have even decided to go with Tribal-Style Phoenix tattoos, where bold lines make the shape of the Phoenix. While some prefer to go black and white, others are on the opposite spectrum, and choose the option which makes their tattoo pop with colors, where the tattoo feels “alive”. Western-style is often associated with a more aggressive style of tattooing, often displaying the Phoenix with wings fully unfurled, either a rising Phoenix or one in full flight mode. By picking complementary opposite colors, they create a pleasing effect to the eye, one which can make the tattoo shine, and make the background elements bring out a state of peace between tattoos. On the other spectrum, the Japanese prefer to choose a more traditional and calm approach to a Phoenix, one that brings the calmness and majesty of the Phoenix in full brilliance. Most times the Phoenix would be displayed alongside a Dragon, which can symbolize the balance between Yin and Yang, or in full fight-mode, where it can represent the turmoil in a person’s life, and the willingness to pass through difficult times. They usually pick a spot, such as the back to display the full majesty of the Phoenix, where it can be viewed in detail. If you look through various legends from different cultures, you would notice that everyone has a different approach when it comes to designing and executing such a tattoo on the skin. When it comes to the Phoenix tattoos, one can have a plethora of lore, myths, and stories from which they can get inspired, to create a stunning tattoo, one that can make the wearer receive the adorations of others. The myth of the Phoenix was passed through Japanese history as being a divine creature, representing longevity, triumph and the wisdom one brings with living such a long life. They would often get tattoos that would represent their journey through the world, and of various trials, they would get through in the long journey of life. One would get a tattoo once he either passed through some difficult moments in his life or is about to undergo difficult trials.įor a long time, tattoos were associated with the Yakuza, fearless members of various gangs. The art of getting a tattoo has been a rite of passage for countless centuries in Japanese culture. Ancient Greeks described the mythical creature as having the appearance of a giant rooster, or the shape of a peacock, with plumage of deep and vibrant colors of rich red, orange and yellow, while having a halo of fire. The bird would follow the exact same cycle of death and rebirth. The Divine Phoenix has often believed in Ancient Greek mythology that it was a bird sent by the Heavens, by the Gods, and was said to be a representation of the Sun God, Helios, and later on Apollo. The Dragon represents the male energy, the rage, and strength, while the Phoenix represents the female counterpart, bringing the calmness and longevity in a marriage. While together, the Phoenix and the Dragon end up balancing each other, each one bringing different energies. In the Ancient Chinese culture, the Phoenix is the second most important mythological creature, right after the divine Dragon, where the Phoenix represents the Yin, while the Dragon represents the Yang. Life of the Phoenix can be said to go through a life and death, enduring countless trials and tribulations, going through life worth living, while getting closer to the end, burning brighter and hotter than ever, all to end up in a sea of ashes, from where the cycle can be repeated. It is deeply ingrained in many cultures around the globe, which makes it an important piece of myth, one in which humanity tried to solve its mystery, and to either pursue a life of such rebirth and longevity or to pursue the majesty of it. Humanity has always been fascinated by such a creature, the idea behind the constant death and revival cycle brought fascination to the minds of men. The mythical bird had the form of a huge hawk, a fire blazing hawk, with flames so hot no one could get close to it.
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