for the Western world, this was originally for seamen, and it symbolized that they had sailed to Asia.
Protection, strong, and courage
good fortune.
A tattoo of clouds might symbolize the loss of someone close to you who has gone to heaven. Clouds might also symbolize a journey that has been very difficult or has clouded your life.
1990. Connotations of suffering, confinement, and capture because of the use of barbed and razor wire in concentration camps
The panther is a symbol of grace, strength, ferocity and vitality. A tattoo of this animal usually corresponds to a desire to draw out these characteristics in the bearer of the ink.
they both like dragons?
Lions and dragons are traditionally symbols, either in art or the art of tattoos. Lions symbolize strength and powers, while dragons symbolize new, wild or untamed territory. So in essence, it means that you are fighting new, or unknown territory.
No one design really. But there are creatures that represent protection for people. Specifically there are dragons, lions, and griffins that come to mind. Also, any religious tattoo would symbolize giving protection like a cross or triple moon goddess. All these are for protecting you, but if what you're looking for is a tattoo that symbolizes you as a protector of others, then a raven seems appropriate.
A dagger tattoo symbolizes death.
A black swan tattoo can symbolize man different things. It could symbolize that the owner of it is peaceful and graceful. Swans are mainly known to symbolize grace.
There are an unlimited number of things that a butterfly tattoo on the left shoulder could symbolize. It could symbolize peace for example.
A butterfly koi tattoo can symbolize a great many things. A butterfly koi can symbolize faith, trust, hope, and love.
Purple is a color of royalty. Dragonflies symbolize good luck. A purple dragonfly tattoo is therefore a very good tattoo to have.
A Scales tattoo could symbolize justice, or the person with the ink could believe in astrology and be a Libra.
dragons!!!!
Moon tattoos often symbolize motion and change. A tattoo of the earth can symbolize many things, however, it best symbolizes life.
A fish bone tattoo symbolizes high status. The fish bone tattoo was popular among Native American tribes to symbolize their ranking.