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Historically, in the days of large sailing vessels, sailors would get a sparrow tattoo for every 50,000 nautical miles they traveled. They have never been known to symbolize hope but today they can symbolize anything.
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∙ 12y agoHope and Homecoming. Sailors used to spot them when nearing land, which is why they factor into traditional american style tattoos
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What does a ribbon tattoo mean?
Most ribbon tattoos symbolize the person's support for cancer research or those who have had cancer. Other ribbon tattoos symbolize ideas like peace.
Does a sparrow tattoo behind the ear signify a gay sailor?
Sailors got sparrow tattoos to remind them that sparrows always find their way home.
What does a tattoo of a fighter fish mean?
The most common Asian style fish that people get tattoos of are the Koi fish. Koi fish tattoos symbolize good fortune.
Hawaiian tribal tattoo for family?
Hawaiian tribal tattoos for the family are a blend of tribal designs with symbolism. Peace, love, and fertility are tribal tattoos that can symbolize family.
What prison tattoos are there in the UK and what do they symbolize?
4 dots, or A C A B which mean all cops are bastards
What tattoos symbolize hope?
A Star Tatoo symbolize hope.
What do four sparrow tattoos symbolize?
the four sparrows mean a family of two adults and two children
What do dog wood tattoos symbolize?
what does dog wood tattoos symbolize
What do vine tattoos symbolize?
Vine tattoos represent nature
What does a dead sparrow symbolize?
A dead sparrow symbolizes a willingness to sacrifice, even to the death. It can also represent a warning for danger that occur.
What tattoos symbolize respect?
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What does a sparrow sleeping on your front porch symbolize?
absolutely nothing. it's a poor sparrow, don't disturb it.
What is animals symbolize hope?
Religiously, the animal would be a dove. But it could also symbolize peace and joy. Otherwise, it would be a sparrow or pigeons. Pigeons mainly because during war time, when soldiers received letters from their loved ones, it gave them hope. :)
What do pirate tattoos symbolize?
freedom or stealing stuff
What does a ribbon tattoo mean?
Most ribbon tattoos symbolize the person's support for cancer research or those who have had cancer. Other ribbon tattoos symbolize ideas like peace.
What do sparrow necklaces symbolize?
they represent freedom, or finding your true love.
What do water and cloud tattoos symbolize?
For many people clouds symbolize freedom, while looking at the sky
