Within the world of tattoos, if we talk about tattoos of a religious or "spiritual" style, both angel tattoos and demon tattoos are well known. And is that it is one of the most popular representations within this category of tattoos.
That is why today we want to talk about tattoos of angels and demons. We look for the reasons or motives that can lead a person to tattoo both a demon and an angel. And if you are interested in the subject, do not forget to read this post about angel inspired tattoos.
Meaning of demon tattoos
In the case of demons, leaving aside possible references to Satanism or paganism that in the vast majority of people who follow him are partly unaware of their background, tattoos of demons are positioned as a clear sign of dissent. A way to demonstrate our rebellion with the social conformism that exists today in much of the layers of society. For other people, demon tattoos are a symbol of the wickedness, immorality, or selfishness inherent in the human condition.
Ideas for demonic tattoos
If yours are the satanases from hell and you want to tattoo one of them on your skin, we have prepared a few ideas to inspire you.
Flying demons
There are many ways to represent a demon, but they usually have a humanoid shape and they may or may not have wings. Which in itself is quite scary, but now imagine that it is only a head with wings ... If we found something like that, we would possibly start running down the hill. Of course, as a tattoo it is very cool.
Oni
In Japan they also have their version of demons. They are known as They and their appearance is similar to that of western demons or ogres. They are represented with claws and, generally, with one or two horns. The color of their skin usually varies between red, blue, pink, black or green.
To have a more fierce appearance they usually wear tiger skins and wear a kanabō, a weapon used in feudal times and consisting of a metal-coated staff with studs.
These beings have been represented in a multitude of manga and anime. Even in various video games, such as the latest CD Projekt, Cyberpunk 2077, where the Samurai band logo is a cybernetic oni.
Baphomet
It seems that the term baphomet (which depending on the language and how it is used can have several meanings) is the one that used by the inquisitors to bring down the Templars as heretics.
However, in alternative texts of the Templars Baphomet is defined as a kind of devil, hermaphrodite, dark in color, with breasts, beard and horns. Although it seems that this information could be misrepresented by an occult fad of the mid and late nineteenth century.
Meaning of angel tattoos
Moving on to tattoos of angels, they show an openly religious character and very widespread in the Western world. Angels assume the appearance of winged humans whose mission is to transmit the word of God to humanity. They embody divine will, grace, beauty, and perfection.
Although not everything about angels is associated with Catholicism, it is true that it is the religion that has the most deeply rooted idea of angels. But curiously the word "angel" comes from the Latin "Angelus”Which comes from the Greek“ ἄγγελος ”(angels) which means“ messenger ”. It seems that this name was already used in the Greek pantheon for Angelia, who was the messenger of the gods and daughter of the god Hermes.
Angel Tattoo Ideas
Angel tattoos They are not only cheesy and full of wings, halos and divine raysSometimes they can be the most evil. We have prepared a little of everything for you in this selection.
The angel of Death
It seems that among Jews and Muslims the name given to the angel of death is Azrael, who has the mission of receive the souls of the dead and bring them to be judged. In tattoos, it is normally depicted as a winged skeleton.
In Christianity, Although there is no specific title of angel of death, this function falls on the archangel Michelangelo. Sometimes death is mixed with an angel to give the touch we see in the next tattoo.
Guardian angel
This type of angel is very widespread in Catholicism. It is believed that each person has a guardian angel who guides him and protects him from temptations so that he can enter heaven. It can also be a loved one who has just passed away and who is watching out for our safety. It is usually depicted as an angel looking down, as if it is taking care of us.
On the other hand, we can combine the guardian angel type of tattoo with something a little more martial to create the next tattoo. An angel that seems to be protecting two graves, that of the woman and that of the tattooed person's mother.
Fallen Angel
A fallen angel is one who has been expelled from heaven, so his wings have been torn off for rebelling against God. There are several fallen angels, for example, known as Grigori, Mephistopheles (featured in Goethe's classic), Semvazza and, perhaps the best known, Lucifer. This tattoo represents rebellion, the fact of not wanting to follow anyone's orders.
Cherubs
The word cherub it seems to come from Hebrew cherub, which can mean the next or seconds, this refers to the angelic choirs that lead the seraphim. Only those who are in such a state of elevation can see the cherubs that they have the sky within their reach. According to the Bible, the cherubs are in charge of praising God. At the tattoo level, a cherub gives a feeling of goodness, unlike tattoos of fallen angels or the angel of death.
Angel wings
Another alternative for a tattoo is angel wings. There are many tattoos of this type, but they are usually two tattoos on the back that represent both wings. This tattoo hides many meanings, it can mean that the tattooed person seeks freedom, or that it remembers a deceased person.
Another kind of angels
As we always tell you, your imagination is the limit. For example, in this case someone has thought of mixing Igor with an angel to give him this tender touch.
We also have another example of an angel, combining a girl in the modernist or Art Nouveau style with the wings of an angel. The result is this wonderful tattoo. A touch of color can also be very good, especially if you are inspired, for example, by the seasons of the year.
Mixed angels and demons tattoos
When it comes to representing tattoos of angels and demons there are many options and alternatives. We have from the possibility of tattooing an angel wing and a demon wing, while we can also choose to capture a battle between both entities. And for lovers of realism, it is usually chosen to embody some representation and image of the Christian religion on the skin.
But not everything passes through an angel or a demon, as we discussed earlier. There are those who believe that they can have both, because people are not one or the other, we are not black or white, but rather we are a shade of gray that can vary according to the moment.
Hence, it can be represented with two tattoos, an angel and a demon. It is curious, because it is a recurring element in many cartoons, where one of the characters is tempted by the devil while he has a little angel who tells him that he should not do it.
We hope this article on angel and demon tattoos has inspired you to find your perfect design. Tell us, do you have a tattoo like this? Is there a design that you especially liked? Tell us what you want in the comments!
