Tattoos with foxes: the symbolism of this animal according to the culture

Fox Tattoos

The fox tattoos they are very popular for the beauty of these animals, almost a cross between the adorable shape of dogs and the mischievous elegance of cats, which is a design that costs a lot to look bad.

In case you plan to shuffle some design of fox tattoos for your next tattoo, In this article we will see the symbolism of this animal in three very different cultures: the Japanese, the Nordic and the Native American.

The magical Japanese foxes o kitsune

Tattoos with foxes arm

One of the main inspirers of fox tattoos is Japanese culture and its kitsune, foxes with the ability to turn into humans. Although they are normally considered mischievous spirits who are not to be trusted, kitsune They also use their ability to transform to transform themselves into beautiful women who marry without their husband knowing their magical nature. It is upon discovering their secret that the foxes are forced to abandon their love.

The clever foxes of the North

It is curious how the fox shares a series of very similar characteristics in all cultures of the world. For example, for the Nordic culture this animal was a symbol of intelligence. There are numerous legends in which he is also related to a joking animal and very clever, with which It is not surprising that for our northern neighbors, foxes are a symbol of the triumph of intelligence over brute force..

Loa foxes of the prairies and mountains

Fox neck tattoos

And finally, a brief note about the Native American mythology related to this animal that can inspire you when choosing a fox tattoo design. For this culture, there were two different types of fox: for the plains tribes, the fox was a joking and playful animal (as in the Norse and Japanese cultures) while for the northern tribes it was a noble and very good messenger. people.

Fox tattoos are gorgeous, right? Tell us, do you have any tattoos of this animal? Were you inspired by any culture or symbolism or could its beauty? Remember that you can tell us what you want, for this, you just have to leave us a comment!


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