Just a few months ago we already talked (a server did) about pig tattoos. A type of tattoo that, although at first glance it may seem uninteresting or even in bad taste, it is a tattoo whose meaning and symbolism oscillates between the sacred and the profane, as we mentioned well. Well, today, we will do the same with the "wild pig." That is, we want to talk about boar tattoo meaning. Wild boars are a very interesting type of tattoo as we will discuss throughout this article.
First of all, I would like to refer to the Chinese zodiac, where both the pig and the wild boar (there is no distinction between the two animals) have played a leading role for nearly 10.000 years. And following with Chinese culture, there is a sign of fertility and virility. The sow with her piglets is an image used to symbolize the family, at the same time, the wild boar also symbolizes in China the battle, war and confrontation.
In the West and as we have said, the term wild boar is commonly used to refer to wild pigs living in freedom. Present in many countries and regions, it is a very cunning, nocturnal animal with very sharp fangs.
In ancient Greece, the ferocity of the wild boar earned it to become a symbol of strength and power. Artemis, goddess of the hunt, was associated with the wild boar. By the way, for the ancient Roman culture the wild boar also did the same for its goddess of the hunt. On the other hand and in the Middle Ages, the head of the wild boar was a common symbol in heraldic images, and can be found both in coats of arms and in coats of arms and banners.
And as an emblem, it could also symbolize that its wearer was a hunter of proven skill since it was not easy to hunt a wild boar in ancient times.. And more if we take into account that today it is also complicated, despite technology and firearms. Changing third, for Norse mythology, it should be noted that both the gods Frey and Freyja each had wild boars. For the Nordics, the wild boar is an animal associated with fertility.
Wild boar tusks are a status symbol
Following with wild boar tattoosIt is enough to take a simple look at some ideas on the net to realize that the sharp fangs of these animals play a leading role. For many cultures, fangs are used as a symbol of status and rank. Furthermore, for some nations, such as the Vunuatu in the South Pacific, the tusk of the wild boar is present on the national flag. A symbol of prosperity.
