The eagle is perfect as a tribal tattoo
The eagle is a totem animal like the owl. It symbolizes sacrifice, intelligence, renewal, courage, creation and freedom.
Is king of winged animals, Like the lion It is of the terrestrial ones, for that reason they have been represented together in numerous iconography.
For almost all cultures it symbolizes the power, in fact it has been adopted as a military or imperial symbol in banners, emblems, shields and flags.
Eagle tattoo
It is one of the most powerful birds of prey: the bald eagle, for example, can reach 2.5m (females are larger than males) and weigh 7kg. They fly to great heights, for this reason they are messengers of the sun (between gods and humans for some cultures) and incarnation of its spirit; His sight is very sharp, which is why one of his mystical attributes is the gift of clear vision.
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They are monogamous just like vultures, and the Pawnee consider them fertility symbol.
They have great strength in both their claws and wings, being able to lift prey larger and heavier than they; therefore they also symbolize the balance between earth and sky.
In addition to its symbolism, as an animal it is spectacular and radiates power both when posed and in flight. Americans, of course, get tattooed on bald eagle, its national symbol. It is very beautiful with the white plumage on the head and the dark body, but there are other varieties that are also.
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In Spain we have the Iberian imperial eagle, with a showy dark brown plumage and white in part of the wings and shoulders; it is also, unfortunately, in danger of extinction.
You can also tattoo their feathers, are used by shamans as instruments of healing. The medicine of the eagle is the power of the Great Spirit, of sacred medicine, so its feathers symbolize power and wisdom, and are awarded as a reward for an honorable feat.
More information - The lion: a king in your skin The vulture: more than a scavenger bird The owl: a tattoo loaded with symbolism
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