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Recently we were talking about those designs in which the protagonists were the Gorillaswell, today we will focus on the meaning of a tattoo monkey.
Because this animal is the protagonist of a lot of meanings and inspirations, not for something is a very close relative of the human being.
Meaning of this tattoo
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The monkey is an animal with a very rich symbolism, especially in places where they are indigenous. Therefore, a monkey does not have the same meaning in China as in Cuenca. In any case, there is a meaning that coincides in most places, the one that considers the monkey a sociable and very intelligent animal.
See, hear and shut up
Let's look at some more specific examples related to the meaning of this animal. For example, the three famous wise monkeys related to the maxim "see, hear and be silent" have their origin in Japan, where they act as a pictorial representation of the proverb.
The monkey Chita, the wizard of Oz and other illustrious monkeys
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Other cool inspirations for a monkey tattoo are, of course, those of the leading apes in a lot of movie movies. Among the best known we can find the monkey Chita, the flying monkeys of the Wizard of Oz or even the monkeys, a fundamental part of the films (either as comedians or guides) Abu, from Aladdin, or Rafiki, from The Lion King.
The Chinese horoscope
And finally another of the most illustrious monkeys, in this case from Chinese culture, is the one that corresponds to the monkey's horoscope. People born under this sign are said to be very clever, but also very mischievous. They prefer city life to country life and they learn super fast. Remember that the Chinese New Year usually begins in February, so before you get the Chinese horoscope tattooed, make sure it is correct!
A cute tattoo can have a lot of unexpected meanings, right? Tell us if you have a tattoo like this in the comments!