Turtle Tattoos
Turtle tattoos are a very popular practice among those who want to put a bit more symbolism in the tattoos they put on their body.
One of the best symbols that the turtle tattoo represents, is the creation of North America, as well as representing survival and harmony.
The Sky Woman
A common North American myth is about the Sky Woman who looked down from the sky through a hole. When she suddenly fell through the hole, she fell into the waters below, where the Great Sea Turtle swam deep and gathered earth upon its back. It then carried that earth to the surface as a place for the Sky Woman to stand on. As time went on, the back of the Great Sea Turtle became an island of vegetation and life as more creatures assisted the Sky Woman in her survival. More Sky People came down to live with the Sky Woman and would become known as the People of Turtle Island.
The Visuals
The visuals of turtle tattoos depicting a story such as the one above are very popular as tattoos, where various symbols on the turtle will symbolize the cycle of life renewing itself, medicine, and Turtle Island, which is North America.
Turtles are also a symbol of longevity, and that determination to stay alive is represented in many turtle tattoos that symbolize strength, fortitude and the power of ones sprit.
Why A Turtle?
As was stated above, the turtle is a representation of living long, determination and survival. The turtle has lived for 200 million years, longer than even the dinosaurs, and it has proven to be a hardy survivor that is only being really threatened by human beings. As a result, many people get a turtle tattoo because it represents their own spirit and determination to live long and healthy.
Conclusion
Tattoos are a way that a person can express themselves to the world around them. They say something about the person, and as a result, they are a representation of their personality. So, many people will choose to get the turtle because it stands for survival, creation and determination, something many people can appeal to. Turtle tattoos can also be simple or complex in their design, depending on how the person wants to express themselves. As well, they look good anywhere on the body and are becoming more and more popular as the years go by.