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Much Admired Horse Tattoos

The relationship between humans and horses date back thousands of years. Horses are one of the oldest domesticated animal species. It`s said that horses were domesticated by as early as 4,000 BC in West Asia. This can be seen on slate tablets uncovered by historians from the ancient civilization of Elam. Ancient Elam is now modern-day Iraq and Iran. Even today the horse is a very significant symbol in Persian and other cultures. The horse has always been considered a noble and wild beast yet known for its natural companionship with man.

Horses have been depicted throughout history in many works of art and also as horse tattoos. They have gained a high reverence in symbolism as the centuries went by. As an animal the horse is one of the largest contributors to the enhancement of civilization in human history. Horses have served mankind in many different areas but its contribution is specifically strong in the areas of transport and agriculture.

There are a number of symbolic attributes applied to the horse. Many of these stem from different cultures dating back many generations. Due to the animal`s closeness with mankind the horse is seen as an overwhelmingly positive symbol. Some of the symbolism attributed to horses includes power, grace, beauty, nobility, strength and freedom.

The symbol of the horse is coupled with that of power in most cultures and because of its contribution to human civilization it is also viewed as an emblem of life-force. It is for these reasons that this animal is a popular symbol detailed in horse tattoos. Many people value the noble and strong attributes of the symbolic horse and strive to associate with it.

The horse has a very strong symbolism in Celtic culture. As a result horses are a popular motif in Celtic-styled horse tattoos. The Celts as well as the Greco-Romans associated the animal with war and victory which in turn brought power and nobility. The horse is the totem animal of the Celtic goddess Epona.

Native Americans, well known for their tribal tattoos and totem animals, believe that the horse was a messenger of spiritual knowledge and wisdom. It`s associated with freedom and the wild and they believed that the horse`s power could only be harnessed when man and beast acknowledged mutual respect for each other.

Other equine creatures are also popular in tattoo art, such as the unicorn. Horned horse tattoos are associated with strength, beauty and mystery. The unicorn is always associated with good, appearing in many fairy tales and also fantasy-related tattoo art. Along with the horse and the unicorn, it is often used as a heraldic animal. Heraldic tattoos such as family crests and coat-of-arms are popular tattoo features.

There are many impressive stories and legends about the horse but the reason it is so admired as a tattoo image is because it is such a beautiful animal. For those who want to view the most artistic horse tattoos TattooMeNow is a site that provides the best. It is also convenient to search the gallery or studio and download a favorite design.

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