While it tends to be associated with negativity, a raven tattoo can represent many positive attributes as well. It may not be the most popular of tattoos, but has been seen on men and women alike with different designs. The good thing about raven tattoos are that they can be any size, and work well as a single tattoo or as a part of a larger one.
One popular raven tattoo meaning was that it was the harbinger of death. This is because it is a carrion bird, eating the carcasses of decaying animals and even dead people. However, in Native American rituals, the bird was called upon for healing purposes and to bring magic. It was also thought to be a trickster because it had transforming attributes.
In Celtic culture, it symbolizes wisdom and knowledge. It is thought to have the ability to help one “remember” hidden or forgotten memories. Many of these tattoos are done with Celtic designs as it is associated heavily in this culture.
What this bird stands for in a design depends heavily on what else is included in the tattoo as well as what it means to the wearer. For instance, a raven with a sun in the design enhances the attribute of wisdom since both are believed to symbols of such.
A raven tattoo design with a skull can have several meanings depending on the location of each item. If it is sitting on top of a skull, it can show triumph over the fear of death and one with a decaying body can symbolize a raging war inside.
A tattoo can also show the equal light and dark in a soul by having a raven and a dove of equal size sitting near each other. Two ravens sitting close on a branch of other item with their backs to each other can state a person is loyal.
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