En Tatuantes We have talked about different types of bird tattoos. On the one hand, we have the swallow tattoos While, for others, we also find mythological animals such as the phoenix.
However, there was a type of bird that we have never talked about and I think it is something that we cannot forgive ourselves. Yes, as the title cites, we mean hawk tattoos, of which we will talk next giving you ideas and revealing its interesting meaning.
The meanings of the hawk
Next we will see the possible meanings that the hawk can have, in fact, It is such a revered animal that it has a lot of different meanings, although they all take into account a series of characteristics very typical of this animal.
The falcon, a military symbol
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And it is that these birds of prey have been a symbol of military victory since ancient times, since it is a bird that can be trained for war. On the other hand, and continuing with the mythology and symbolism of the falcon, it should be noted that, in Hinduism, is a symbol that precedes the war. On the other hand, in ancient Rome and Greece their respective gods of war displayed a falcon as power in battle.
Mayan reincarnation
Although not everything is related to war, the Mayans believe that the falcon is their last incarnation in the wheel of reincarnations, so reincarnating as a falcon was a privilege. So having a falcon in the family was considered a good omen and it gave their relatives the ability to have an awake mind and study skills, which should be used to study as much as possible.
Have hawk eye
Another of the meanings of hawk tattoos is that "we can see everything we have around us." And is that the hawks they are very famous for their great vision, since they are able to see their prey while they fly more than half a kilometer high and end up diving towards it reaching speeds that can sometimes exceed 300 km / h. They are also synonymous with concentration and focus.
The goddess Freya
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Finally, it is also worth noting that the Norse goddess Freyja He had a cape made of hawk feathers that allowed him to change the shape of any bird and fly between worlds. For this reason, in this culture it was once believed that the plumage of the falcons had magical powers related to speed and flight.
Where can a hawk tattoo be better?
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Depending on the type of hawk tattoo that we want, it can look good in one place or another. If you want a tattoo of a hawk with wings spread across the chest can be a good place, even put a symmetrically vertical twin tattoo on the opposite side.
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If you have folded wings (the design would be quite vertical) youwe only want the head can be tattooed on the forearm or arm, which is usually quite contained and gives good results, even on the leg it could look good.
As well you can choose to combine the hawk with other styles, such as tribal to give it a less realistic touch and a simpler design, or give it color with watercolors. There are many ideas and many combinations and, as we always say, the limit is set by your imagination.
Falcon Tattoo Ideas
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Now that we know this animal and its symbolism in more depth, we want to offer you a few ideas for your next designs.
Horus and the falcon
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This tattoo is related to Egypt, as it can well be differentiated by the hieroglyphs and the pyramids. Well, one of the Egyptian gods, Horus, was represented with a falcon, which is one of the sacred animals of Egypt, or with a man with the head of a falcon. Horus is considered the creator of civilization and is related to heaven, war, and hunting. Moreover, if you look at the tattoo it seems that the hawk is blind, that is because Seth, his uncle, took his eye (which represents the moon) while he was sleeping and after recovering it he offered it to his father, Osiris.
Falcon feather tattoos
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Feather tattoos, apart from being pretty, have a different meaning for each person. In general they tend to mean freedom, the desire to be free. Although the meaning can also change depending on the bird from which the feather comes, since the feather of an eagle is not the same as that of a peacock.
On the other hand, Native Americans use feathers to make their ceremonial headdresses, and each feather had a different meaning, related to each achievement. From what we have been able to find, it seems that the falcon feathers are connected with fire and the Great Spirit, and that they are in turn related to the spirit world. The feathers, as they are elongated, tend to look good in places such as the forearm or arm, although they also tend to look good on the calves.
Realistic hawk tattoos
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One of the most popular options to portray this precious bird are the realistic style tattoos, especially the ones that are black and white. They allow you to recreate the animal in detail, including feathers. The expression will be key when interpreting the symbolism of the piece.
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Hawk wings tattoos
Wings tattoos they are a bit related to feather tattoos, as they also symbolize freedom, although in this case they also symbolize the ability to get rid of the chains that block us.
A good place to tattoo wings is the shoulder blades, for example along the upper part of the back; or in the chest, also in the upper part, and even in the ankles, as some athletes do to create the illusion that they provide them with more speed. In any of the three cases usually two twin tattoos are made to obviously show the two wings of the animals.
Simple tattoos
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Not only can we get hawk tattoos in great detail, if we feel like it, we can also choose a simpler piece. To make the falcon recognizable, opt for a design that shows the tail, the characteristically round head, the claws and even a tiny beak.
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And to you, what do you think of hawk tattoos? Do you have any in mind? Do you have one or do you know someone with one? Take a look at this collection of tattoos and leave us your questions and concerns in the comments area below.
