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Sailors got sparrow tattoos to remind them that sparrows always find their way home.
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Sparrow with olive branch tattoo?
A tattoo that includes a sparrow with an olive branch symbolizes freedom, and peace. An olive branch symbolizes peace, and the sparrow freedom.
What does a tattoo of the word royalty signify?
Self promotion to the ranks of royalty ?
Can two sparrow tattoos represent your two children?
Two sparrows are generally tattooed opposite each other, say on the sides of the chest in a traditional way....You may also see it in new school forms done like this.. In ancient times the goddess Aphrodite was thought of as her chariot being pulled by sparrows....As she is the goddess of love and agriculture to the ancient greeks, they were also connected to 'LOVE'. And like their cousins the lovebirds they are prone to marry for life.....Hope this helps...tatuBaron when a sailor sees a sparrow he knows he is close to land. When they are tattooed on the chest up near the shoulders they signify that a sailor has sailed over 5000 nautical miles.
What did an anchor tattoo mean to a 19th century sailor?
that he had sailed the Atlantic ocean
How do you care for a behind the ear tattoo?
Tattoos, of whatever location, do not actually require maintenance. The above is not true. You should care for a tattoo behind the ear like you would any other tattoo.
What does the anchor on the popeye hand signify?
He's a sailor. A stereotypical sailor should have a tattoo, and what better tattoo than something simple and easily identified as nautical, such as an anchor.
What is the meaning behind a sparrow tattoo?
The sparrow tattoo means symbolize undying love, freedom , loyalty and commitment to one person. The sparrow tattoo on you are means you are bound by no rules and was often endorsed by the mafia.
Why did sailors get turtle tattoo's?
I believe that sailor's got tattoo's of turtles to signify that they had crossed the equator. I have heard that there were all sorts of "rites of passage" ceremonies around this. I am not 100% sure on this, but recall this from a conversation with a sailor.
The meaning of two sparrows tattoo on the chest?
One tattoo has an extra sparrow!Sailors would get them after traveling 50,000 nautical miles.
Sparrow with olive branch tattoo?
A tattoo that includes a sparrow with an olive branch symbolizes freedom, and peace. An olive branch symbolizes peace, and the sparrow freedom.
Where could one get a sparrow tattoo?
It is possible to get a sparrow tattoo from many tattoo studios. It is not possible to be specific as there are many different companies and studios depending on your location.
What does a tattoo of a tornado signify?
The tattooee is immature
Is one sparrow tattoo bad luck?
nah
Does the symbolism of a sparrow tattoo change if the bird is in flight or not in flight?
I really don't think so. a dead swallow might symbolize loss of hope, as a flying swallow often symbolizes hope of returning soon (for a sailor, that is)
What would be a good tattoo to go with swallow birds?
jack sparrow
What does the banner signify in a tattoo?
it's more about what's written on the banner ;)
What does a tattoo of the word royalty signify?
Self promotion to the ranks of royalty ?
